Florida Laws and Rules for Nursing-Content PDF Handout

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The summary discusses the laws and regulations governing nursing practice in Florida. It covers the role of the Florida Board of Nursing, license renewal requirements, nursing Code of Ethics, violations of nursing laws, and resulting disciplinary actions. It also explains the responsibilities of different healthcare professionals, such as nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and psychiatric nurses, as well as the scope of practice for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses. The summary emphasizes the importance of following the Nurse Practice Act and adhering to the standards set by the Florida Board of Nursing for safe nursing practice. It also mentions the requirements for continuing education and the ethical principles outlined in the Code of Ethics for Nurses. Lastly, it briefly mentions the Intervention Project for Nurses which supports and monitors nurses with impairing conditions.

Keywords

Florida Board of Nursing

nursing practice laws

license renewal requirements

Nurse Practice Act

nursing Code of Ethics

disciplinary actions

healthcare professionals

scope of practice

continuing education

Intervention Project for Nurses