Ohio Nurse Practice Act 1.5 Continuing Education Course
Contact Hours: 1.5
What's included?
Course Overview
This fulfills the continuing education requirement of 1 contact hour related to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act for the state of Ohio and is 1.5 Contact Hours of Category A.
This course provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, ensuring that you, as a nurse, are equipped with the essential knowledge to practice safely and within your scope. You will gain a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities outlined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, the Ohio Administrative Code, and the Ohio Revised Code. The course will compare the scopes of practice for RNs and LPNs, outline the nursing process for each role, and examine the competency standards necessary for professional practice.
This course reviews regulatory guidelines, ethical considerations, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure compliance with state laws and provide you with practical applications. Through case studies and real-world scenarios, you will develop the skills to interpret and apply nursing regulations in your daily practice. Upon completing the course, you will be well-prepared to uphold Ohio’s standards for nursing care.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Ohio Administrative Code, Revised Code, and Board of Nursing
- Scopes of Practice and Application of Nursing Process
- Case Study
- Standards of Competency
- Standards for Promoting Client Safety
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Understand the definition and roles of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Administrative Code.
- Recognize differences between scopes of practice and nursing process for RNs and LPNs.
- Understand basic concepts included in Standards of Competency for nurses.
- Understand standards of care required to maximize patient safety.
**This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing approver. (OBN-001-91)
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Additional Ohio Requirement for Completion
This course includes a post-test for learners to demonstrate their knowledge of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. Learners will need to pass with a score of 80% or higher in order to receive their certificate and earn the 1.5 contact hours of Category A.
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Exp Date: 07/14/2025
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
