Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours.
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 the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the process for nursing licensure in Florida
- Identify the various specialties and classifications of the Florida nurse
- Describe the purpose and functions of the Nurse Practice Act of Florida
Policy Statement
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Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
