Laws and Rules for Florida Nurses

This mandatory CE course provides Florida nurses with an essential update on the legal and regulatory framework governing nursing practice in the state. Designed to promote compliance, accountability, and patient safety, the course covers Chapters 456 and 464 of the Florida Statutes and Title 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code. Enroll now to stay current with your licensure requirements, understand your scope of practice, and safeguard your professional integrity.

Participants will explore the Florida Nurse Practice Act, including the definition of nursing roles, standards of care, licensure renewal requirements, disciplinary actions, and continuing education mandates. The course also addresses the responsibilities and functions of the Florida Board of Nursing, including recent changes to applicable rules and the enforcement of practice standards.

Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical practice, proper delegation, documentation, and the role of nurses in maintaining public trust. Case examples and hypothetical scenarios will help reinforce the importance of adhering to established statutes and rules. The course empowers nurses with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions, avoid violations, and maintain professional licensure.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and authority of the Florida Nurse Practice Act and the Board of Nursing.
• Identify the key provisions in Chapters 456 and 464, Florida Statutes.
• Describe the scope of practice for LPNs, RNs, CNSs, and ARNPs in Florida.
• Recognize behaviors that may result in disciplinary action or license suspension.
• Understand the continuing education and license renewal requirements for Florida nurses.
• Apply the principles of legal and ethical practice in clinical decision-making.

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: This course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.

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Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have confirmed that they have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: TThis course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.