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Ohio Nurse Practice Act 1.5 CE
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Sarah Schulze MSN, APRN, CPNP
This fulfills the continuing education requirement of 1 contact hours relating the Ohio Nurse Practice Act for the state of Ohio.
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
- RN Scope of Practice
- RN Application of Nursing Process
- LPN Scope of Practice
- LPN Application of Nursing Process
- Case Study
- Standards of Competency
- Standards for Promoting Client Safety
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
This continuing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing approver. (OBN-001-91)
In this course we will cover the Ohio Nurse Practice Act including a the major scopes of practice, standards of competency, and standards of promoting patient safety under the Ohio Administrative Code specifically for RNs and LPNs. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
Upon completion of this course, the learner should have increased knowledge of the standards outlined by the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and demonstrate an understanding of:
- Understand the definition and roles of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Administrative Code and Revised Code.
- Differences between the scopes of practice and nursing process for RNs and LPNs.
- Basic concepts included in the Standards of Competency for nurses.
- Standards of care that are required to maximize client safety.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
Requirement 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.
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.
No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.
Accreditations + 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91)
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Course Renewed on: May 06, 2025
Course Expires on: May 06, 2028
Course Offering: #51