Course Code: REL-ALL-0-FLRRN
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the disciplinary actions, penalties, and citations that are associated with unprofessional conduct by nurses in Florida.
Discuss the professional roles and responsibilities of RNs, APRNs, LPNs, and CNAs in Florida.
Identify at least three requirements for nurses regarding delegation, confidentiality, and medical record maintenance in Florida.
Explain the educational requirements for RNs, APRNs, LPNs, and CNAs in Florida.
Discuss the role and regulations of the impaired practitioner program in Florida.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Legislation and Licensing
Legislation
Licensure
License Renewal
Licensure for Members of the Armed Forces
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Application
Review
Summary
Section 3: Nursing Roles
The Professional RN
The LPN
Review
Certified Nursing Assistants
Delegation and Supervision
Review
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
Review
Summary
Section 4: Education, Records, and Confidentiality
Nursing Education
Nurses in Private Practice
Confidentiality and Social Media
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conduct, Disciplinary Action, and Penalties
Conduct and Legal Violations
Disciplinary Actions and Penalties
Reporting Complaints
Review
Controlled Substances and Impairment
Impaired Practitioner Program
Program Noncompliance
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
Reviewer: Danita Burch DNP, RNC-OB, CNL
Dr. Burch has over 25 years of experience in the acute care setting and 15 years of experience as an adjunct professor. Her roles in the acute care setting include leadership and educational specialist in the areas of maternal-child and perioperative services. She also mentors nurses to become lifelong learners to ensure the nursing profession provides the highest quality of care safely and efficiently.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: All Healthcare Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.