NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS
Tracking # 20-1222650
Course overview
This one-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of nursing practice levels, legal frameworks, and ethical considerations essential for professional nursing. It begins with an introduction to the various levels of nursing practice, including RNs, LPNs/LVNs, APRNs, and CNAs, detailing their general scopes of practice. Participants will then explore specific laws and regulations relevant to nursing, such as HIPAA and Nurse Practice Acts, alongside the roles of regulatory bodies. The course further differentiates between ethical considerations, grounded in principles like autonomy and justice, and legal requirements, emphasizing real-world applications through case studies. Additionally, it addresses the critical aspects of maintaining professional boundaries and recognizing unprofessional conduct, ensuring nurses understand their legal and ethical obligations in these areas. The session concludes with a summary and Q&A to reinforce key points and clarify any uncertainties.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Commercial Support Disclosure: This continuing education activity received no commercial support. No sponsorship, grants, or funding from any commercial interest were used in the development of this course.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The course authors — Adolphus Lewis, DO; Darla Robinson, RN; and Nicole Pollard, LVN — have declared no conflicts of interest relevant to the content of this course. No author has a financial relationship with any commercial entity that has a direct interest in the subject matter of this educational activity.
Content Validity Statement: All course content is based on evidence from peer-reviewed literature, clinical practice guidelines, and nationally recognized health authorities including the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, the Alzheimer's Association, the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care, the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. References are cited throughout the course and are current as of January 2025.
Non-Endorsement Statement: The mention of any product, service, organization, or website in this course does not constitute endorsement by the authors or the course provider.