Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A) – 1 Hour Program

Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an overview of Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Nurse practice Act and standards for competent nursing practice in Ohio.

Continuing Education Credit Designation

This educational activity is credited for 1 contact hour at completion of the activity.

Overview

This course provides an overview of safe nursing practice as described by the Ohio Nurse practice Act and the rules of the Ohio Revised Code; the legal parameter for evaluating and disciplining nurses within Ohio, including qualifications for licensure, the nurse’s scope of practice, nursing titles that can be used, and actions that can be taken against nurses who do not follow the nursing laws.

Objectives

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

1. Describe the Ohio Board of Nursing’s responsibilities.
2. List the licensing requirements to practice as a nurse in Ohio.
3. Discuss the standards for competent nursing practice of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in Ohio.
4. Describe the standards for the promotion of patient safety by nurses in Ohio.
5. Explain common causes of practice failures resulting in disciplinary actions.

Who this course is for:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and other healthcare providers in any setting who want continuing education on Ohio Nurse Practice Act (Category A) – 1 Hour Program.

Course outline

22 sections · finish in any order across devices

1. 1

   Introduction

2. 2

   The Ohio Board of Nursing

3. 3

   Issue and renew nursing licenses, dialysis technician certificates, and community health worker certificates.

4. 4

   4723.03: Unlicensed Practice

5. 5

   Issue and renew nursing licenses, dialysis technician certificates, and community health worker certificates.

6. 6

   4723.09: License Application

7. 7

   A nurse who applies to renew their nursing license must first complete 24 contact hours of continuing education, includi

8. 8

   Chapter 4723-4 of the Ohio Administrative Code

9. 9

   4723-4-01: General Information

10. 10

    Recognizing, consulting, and intervening when a complication arises.

11. 11

    The training, skill, and knowledge of the LPN who will perform the duties.

12. 12

    Case Reflection

13. 13

    Recognize and intervene when a complication arises.

14. 14

    Case Reflection

15. 15

    4723-4-05: Standards Relating to Competent Practice as a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certifie

16. 16

    Not engage in any verbal or physical behavior deemed to be sexual in nature, as a patient is always presumed to be incap

17. 17

    Case Reflection

18. 18

    4723-4-07: Standards for Applying the Nursing Process as a Registered Nurse

19. 19

    4723-4-08: Standards for Applying the Nursing Process as a Licensed Practical Nurse

20. 20

    4723-4-09: Specialty Certification

21. 21

    Multistate License

22. 22

    Conclusion

This Course Satisfies

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