As explained in Nancy Brent’s article for Nurse.com titled “Are Nurses Legally Required to Offer Assistance at Accident or Emergency Sites?”, the legal obligation for nurses to assist during emergencies depends on state-specific laws, particularly those related to Good Samaritan protections. These laws vary but are generally designed to protect those who offer help in good faith at accident scenes.

All 50 states have Good Samaritan laws in place to encourage individuals, including healthcare professionals, to step in and assist during emergencies without fear of legal liability. However, these laws do not universally require nurses to stop and render aid—they protect them if they choose to do so voluntarily, under specific conditions.

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