Medical Disclaimer

Educational Use Only

AscendRN is operated by S&C Digital Management LLC and provides educational content intended for nursing students, licensed nurses, and individuals interested in learning about nursing topics. The content is designed to support general education and self-directed study. It is not designed to substitute for:

• Formal nursing education from an accredited program
• Clinical training under qualified preceptors
• Licensure examinations or certification programs
• Continuing education credits from approved providers (unless explicitly designated)
• Institutional policies, procedures, or protocols at your workplace
• Direct medical advice from licensed healthcare providers

Not Medical Advice

Nothing on AscendRN is medical advice. The clinical scenarios, drug doses, treatment approaches, decision trees, and other content presented are educational in nature and intended to illustrate general principles. They do not account for individual patient circumstances and should never be applied directly to actual clinical care without:

• Verification against current authoritative sources (current drug references, current clinical practice guidelines, your facility's protocols)
• Professional clinical judgment
• Direct supervision of licensed providers when appropriate
• Consideration of the specific patient's complete clinical picture

If you are a patient or caregiver seeking medical advice, consult a qualified healthcare provider. Do not use AscendRN to self-diagnose, self-treat, or make medical decisions about yourself or others. In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Content Limitations

Content may be incomplete, outdated, or contain errors. Medical knowledge evolves rapidly. Drug recommendations, treatment guidelines, and best practices change. Although we strive for accuracy and currency, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any content.

AI-generated content carries additional risks. Some practice questions and content on the Service are generated by artificial intelligence (specifically Anthropic's Claude). AI-generated content can contain factual errors, outdated information, or oversimplifications that look convincing. Always verify AI-generated clinical content against authoritative sources.

Always defer to authoritative current sources. Examples of authoritative sources include the official drug labeling (FDA), current clinical practice guidelines from professional societies (ACC, AHA, IDSA, etc.), current editions of authoritative textbooks, your facility's policies and procedures, and your licensed providers and clinical preceptors.

Professional Responsibility

Licensed nurses and other healthcare professionals are responsible for their own clinical practice. Reading AscendRN content does not establish your competency for any clinical task. You must comply with the scope of practice, regulations, and professional standards in your jurisdiction. Your nursing license and clinical decisions remain entirely your own responsibility.

Never enter actual patient information into the Service. Do not use the Service to document patient care, share patient information, or store any protected health information (PHI). The Service is not HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and is not intended for clinical documentation.

No Patient-Provider Relationship

Use of the Service does not create a patient-provider relationship between you and AscendRN, S&C Digital Management LLC, or any healthcare professional involved in content development. The Service does not provide individualized medical care to anyone.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, S&C Digital Management LLC, AscendRN, and our content contributors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from use of the Service or reliance on any content. This includes damages arising from:

• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Reliance on Service content in clinical decision-making
• Application of Service content to actual patient care
• Failure of the Service to identify or correct errors
• AI-generated content containing inaccuracies
• Patient outcomes arising from any use of the Service

By using the Service, you accept these risks and agree that any clinical use of the information is at your own discretion and your own professional risk.

Reporting Errors

We take content accuracy seriously. If you identify an error, outdated information, or content you believe is misleading, please report it to us at the contact below. We will review reports and update content as appropriate, but we do not guarantee any specific timeline or response.

Acceptance

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted this Medical Disclaimer in full. If you do not accept these terms, do not use the Service.

Contact

For questions about this Medical Disclaimer or to report content concerns: admin@ascendrn.net

S&C Digital Management LLC
Kentucky, USA