Free CEU: Ohio Nurse Practice Act

This fulfills the continuing education requirement of 1.5 contact hours relating to the Ohio Nurse Practice Act for the state of Ohio.

In this course, we will cover the Nurse Practice Act in Ohio that oversees the nurses of that state and sets and ensures the standards for safe and skilled care are being followed. You will learn about the differences and the roles of the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Ohio Administrative Code, and you will learn about basic concepts included in Standards of Competency for nurses. By the end of this course, you will understand Ohio’s standards of care required to maximize patient safety.

1.5 Contact Hours

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