Florida Nursing Law and Jurisprudence

Course overview

Description: The Florida Board of Nursing requires that all licensees shall complete a two-hour course on the laws and rules that govern the practice of nursing in Florida for licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and advanced registered nurse practitioners. Each course must include content on: Chapters 456 and 464 of the Florida Statutes and The rules in Title 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code This course meets that requirement. Authors: Shelda L. Hudson, RN, BSN, PHN, Director of Healthcare Information, Carolyn Hunter, RN, MA The goal of this course is to provide information regarding current laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Florida. The purpose of the course is to guide the licensed nurse to an understanding of these laws. Content includes Basic law principles, Florida Statutes of Chapters 456 and 464 (Nurse Practice Act) and Rules of Title 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code. This course exceeds the two-hour CE requirement written in the administrative law by the Florida Board of Nursing.