Nursing Jurisprudence & Scope of Practice

Mandatory in TX and FL. The Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, delegation, documentation, and the legal framework governing APRNs.

8 Units

Early Units (Foundation)

Building Skills

Advanced Concepts

Capstone/Synthesis

The Nurse Practice Act: Structure & Purpose

This unit introduces the Nurse Practice Act as the foundational legal framework governing nursing practice. Nurses learn the structure, purpose, and key provisions of their state's practice act, and how to access and interpret statutory and regulatory language.

20 minutes

Scope of Practice: RN, LPN/LVN & APRN

This unit explores scope of practice distinctions among nursing license levels and specialties. Nurses learn to assess whether specific activities fall within their legal authority, considering statutory definitions, competency requirements, and institutional policies.

20 minutes

Delegation Principles & Supervision Requirements

This unit examines delegation principles enabling nurses to transfer task performance to qualified individuals while retaining accountability for outcomes. Nurses learn to apply the Five Rights framework and understand legal responsibilities in delegation relationships.

20 minutes

Documentation Standards & Legal Medical Records

This unit addresses nursing documentation as both a clinical communication tool and legal record. Nurses learn standards for accurate, complete, and timely documentation that supports continuity of care, demonstrates compliance with standards, and provides legal protection.

20 minutes

Disciplinary Process & License Protection

This unit examines the nursing license disciplinary process, from complaint investigation through resolution. Nurses learn their legal rights, available protections, and strategies for maintaining license compliance while understanding how boards fulfill their public protection mandate.

20 minutes

APRN Practice Authority & Collaborative Agreements

This unit examines advanced practice registered nurse regulation including practice authority models, collaborative agreement requirements, prescriptive authority, and multi-state practice. APRNs and RNs working with APRNs learn regulatory frameworks governing advanced practice.

20 minutes

Malpractice, Negligence & Liability

This unit examines nursing malpractice law, including negligence elements, standards of care, liability theories, and risk management strategies. Nurses learn legal principles governing civil liability while implementing practices that protect both patients and themselves from legal harm.

20 minutes

Patient Rights & Informed Consent

This unit examines patient rights in healthcare including informed consent, privacy, autonomy, and access to care. Nurses learn legal and ethical frameworks for respecting patient self-determination while balancing safety, beneficence, and professional responsibilities.

20 minutes

Learning Progression

This course is designed to be taken sequentially. Earlier units establish foundational concepts that later units build upon. While you can explore units in any order, following the numbered sequence provides the most coherent learning experience.