Course Code: REL-ALL-0-EJTN
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the Board of Nursing Position Statements and the Rules and Regulations, including the standards of nursing practice defined in §217.11.
Explain the principles of nursing ethics.
Describe the Texas Nursing Practice Act
Identify three effective behaviors to maintain professional boundaries.
Outline:
Section 1: Texas Nursing Rules and Regulations
Understanding Ethics and Jurisprudence
The Texas BON
Initial Licensing
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Licensure Status and Renewal
Continuing Competency Requirements
Texas Nursing Practice Act
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Standards and Positions
Standards of Nursing Practice
Scope of Practice Decision-Making Model
Position Statements
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Professional Practice and Unprofessional Conduct
Peer Review
Minor Incidents
Invoking Safe Harbor
Review
Nursing Code of Ethics
Ethical Principles
Ethics, Decisions, and the Law
Review
Professional Boundaries
The Investigatory Process
The Settlement Process
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.