Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction and Objectives  
2. Ohio Administrative Code and Board of Nursing  
3. 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 
4. Case Study  
5. Standards of Competency 
6. Standards for Promoting Patient Safety 
7. Conclusion 
8. References and Disclaimer
   

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:

1. Understand the definition and roles of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Administrative Code. 
2. Recognize differences between scopes of practice and nursing process for RNs and LPNs. 
3. Understand basic concepts included in Standards of Competency for nurses. 
4. Understand standards of care required to maximize patient safety. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner.
2. Read and learn all course materials.
3. Complete the course evaluation.
4. 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.

 

Exp Date: 07/14/2025

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