Texas: Jurisprudence and Ethics for Nursing
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This course fulfills the requirement for course work in ethics and jurisprudence for nurses in Texas. It covers legal and ethical issues for Texas nurses. It includes a historical look at the recognition of nursing as a profession and the Texas Nurse Practice Act, the Texas Board of Nursing Rules, and the Texas Statutes and Administrative Code as it relates to nursing. When you finish this course you will be able to: *Explain how the Texas Nursing Practice Act came about. |
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Expiration |
Nov 01, 2021 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE |
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Format |
Online |
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Cost |
$19.00 |
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Credits / Hours |
2 contact hours |
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Accreditation |
California Board of Registered Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Kentucky Board of Nursing, Washington D.C. Board of Nursing |
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Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit? |
YES |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Susan Walters Schmid, PhD |
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Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Regulatory / Compliance / Risk Mgt, Law / Legal, Government / Regulatory, Ethics, Education / Teaching, Administration / Management |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
None |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
ATrain Education, Texas Statutes, Texas law, Texas rules, nursing history, nurse practice acts, ethical practice, alternatives to discipline, scope of practice, jurisprudence |
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