Florida Board Approved-- Laws and Rules of the Board of Nursing - #50-20641

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This course covers The Laws and Rules of the Florida Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners. Nurses who take this laws and rules of the Board course will be able to discuss and understand the governance of their license in the State of Florida.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the purpose for the Nurse Practice Act in Florida.
2. List laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Florida.
3. Identify the various levels of nursing practice in the State and the general scope of practice of each.
4. Discuss the general requirements for continuing education and competency in the State.
5. Differentiate between ethical and legal practice.
6. Identify the process for discipline related to nursing.

Course Outline

  • 1

    Laws and Rules of the Board of Nursing: Florida Requirement

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Course Outline
  • 2

    Chapter 1

    • Introduction

    • Levels of Nursing Practice in Florida

    • Licensure Requirements
  • 3

    Chapter 2

    • Legal and Ethical Obligations of Nurses

    • Prohibited Acts and Disciplinary Actions

    • Exceptions to the Nurse Practice Act
  • 4

    Quiz

    • Conclusion

    • References

    • Test

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

RN, CPN

Katie Smith