The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of nursing in Texas in order to increase compliance and improve patient care. Texas nurses are legally obligated to be aware of standards that govern professional accountability. Information contained in this course is not intended to be used in lieu of lawful guidelines, but as a learning tool that increases the understanding of some regulations as they apply to nurses who are licensed within the state of Texas. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Outline the pertinent levels of nursing practice in Texas and the general scope of practice of each.
2. Identify specific laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Texas.
3. Differentiate between ethical and legal practice.
4. Discuss the legal and ethical requirements related to professional boundaries and unprofessional conduct in nursing.
This 2-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.
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