Florida Nurse Rules and Laws

Course Purpose

To provide nurses in the state of Florida an overview of current laws as they relate to the Nurse Practice Act of Florida.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.

Overview

The Florida Board of Nursing is a regulatory body that ensures individuals are qualified to practice nursing in the State of Florida through verification of education, discipline, licensure, and rehabilitation. Nurses who are licensed in the state of Florida are held to a minimal practice standard of providing safe, culturally competent care to all patients in a variety of healthcare settings. This learning topic provides an overview of Chapter 464 of the Florida Nurse Practice Act as described in the Florida statutes, as it is the responsibility of the nurse who provides care in Florida to know the rules and laws as they relate to healthcare in the state.

Objectives

Upon completion of this independent study, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the process for nursing licensure in Florida
2. Identify the various specialties and classifications of the Florida nurse
3. Describe the purpose and functions of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida

Who this course is for:

Healthcare professionals who want continuing education on Florida Nurse Rules and Laws.

Course outline

41 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Introduction

2. 2

   Part I of the Nurse Practice Act

3. 3

   Nurse Practice Act Section 464.003 Legal Definitions

4. 4

   Nurse Practice Act Section 464.004: Board of Nursing Information

5. 5

   Article I Findings and Declaration of Purpose

6. 6

   Article II Definitions

7. 7

   Article III General Provisions and Jurisdiction

8. 8

   Article IV Applications for Licensure in a Party State

9. 9

   Article V Additional Authority Vested in Party State Licensing Boards

10. 10

    Article XI Construction and Severability

11. 11

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.013: Renewal of License or Certificate

12. 12

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.014: Inactive Status

13. 13

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.016: Violations and Penalties

14. 14

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.018: Disciplinary Actions

15. 15

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.022: Exceptions

16. 16

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.027: Registered Nurse First Assistant

17. 17

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.201: Definitions

18. 18

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.202: Duties and Powers of the Board

19. 19

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.206: Exemption from Liability

20. 20

    Nurse Practice Act Section 464.207: Penalties

21. 21

    456.001 Definitions

22. 22

    Nurse Practice Act Section 456.004: Department Powers and Duties

23. 23

    Nurse Practice Act Section 456.017: Examinations

24. 24

    Nurse Practice Act 456.019: Restriction on Requirement of Citizenship

25. 25

    Nurse Practice Act 456.025: Fees, Receipts, and Disposition

26. 26

    Nurse Practice Act 456.032: Hepatitis B or HIV Carriers

27. 27

    Nurse Practice Act 456.0575: Duty to Notify Patients

28. 28

    64B9-2.022 Clinical Training

29. 29

    64B9-3.002 Qualifications for Examination

30. 30

    64B9-3.008 Licensure by Endorsement

31. 31

    64B9-5.002 Continuing Education Requirement

32. 32

    64B9-8.005 Unprofessional Conduct

33. 33

    64B9-4.004 Requirements for Documentation

34. 34

    64B9-8.003 Citations

35. 35

    64B9-15.008 Testing and Competency Evaluation

36. 36

    64B9-15.0097 Notice of Non-Compliance – Minor Violations

37. 37

    64B9-4.0025 Provisional Certification

38. 38

    64B9-15.0096 Mediation

39. 39

    Conclusion

40. 40

    Florida Nurse Laws and Rules Posttest

41. 41

    Florida Nurse Laws and Rules Posttest Answers

This Course Satisfies

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