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Purpose of Activity
To provide information on legal issues related to professional nursing licensure.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- describe functions of the boards of nursing.
- list several examples of professional misconduct for nurses.
- discuss issues related to investigations and disciplinary action by the boards of nursing and methods to protect a nursing license.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$27.95
Credits:
- ANCC 3.3 CH
- DC - BON 3.3 CH
- FL - BON 3.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.--------------------------------------------------This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.--------------------------------------------------The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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Test Code: AJN0213legal
Published: October 2012
Expires: 1/1/2026
Collections:
Legal Issues in Nursing
Sources:
AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 15/20 (75%)