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Florida Mandatory: Laws and Rules for Florida Nurses
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Course Description
This comprehensive continuing education course is specifically designed for Florida-licensed nurses to master the complex legal and administrative framework governing their professional practice. Rather than a simple "checkbox" exercise, this program translates dense Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes into practical, real-world applications that empower you to practice safely, ethically, and competently. By bridging the gap between legal theory and clinical reality through in-depth case studies, you will gain the critical knowledge necessary to protect both your patients and your hard-earned license. Whether you are navigating the nuances of delegation, understanding the disciplinary process, or staying current with recent legislative changes like telehealth and autonomous practice, this course provides the essential "jurisprudence" every Florida nurse needs to thrive. Investing two hours in this course ensures you meet mandatory board requirements while aligning your practice with the highest standards of public safety and professional integrity.
Florida Mandatory: Laws and Rules for Florida Nurses
Additional Course Details
00:00 - Introduction to Florida Nursing Laws
07:14 - General Provisions for Health Professions
21:25 - The Nurse Practice Act
34:33 - Board of Nursing Rules
52:45 - Case Studies
53:49 - Case Study 1
1:08:40 - Case Study 2
1:19:47 - Case Study 3
1:29:49 - Case Study 4
1:39:05 - Case Study 5
1:48:16 - Case Study 6
2:08:44 - End
- Identify the composition of the Florida Board of Nursing and its primary purpose as defined in Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes.
- Understand the relationship between Florida Statutes, as passed by the Legislature, and the Florida Administrative Code, as implemented by the Board of Nursing.
- Apply the five rights of delegation as described in Division 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code to common clinical scenarios involving unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Differentiate between the legal scopes of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse and the Registered Nurse as specified in Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes.
- Select the correct action a nurse must take when suspecting a colleague is impaired, according to Chapter 456 of the Florida Statutes and the rules governing the Intervention Project for Nurses.
- Compare the general grounds for discipline in Chapter 456, which applies to all health professionals, with the specific nursing-related grounds for discipline in Chapter 464.
- Recognize the mandatory continuing education requirements, including mandated topic hours, for biennial license renewal as outlined in Division 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Anne Osborn, PT, MPT is the member manager of Ridley Learning. She receives compensation for the authorship of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
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