Course Description

✅ 2-Hour Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics Online Course – Florida

Approved by Florida Board of Nursing | Course #20-1370590 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Build stronger legal and ethical decision-making skills with this Florida Board of Nursing approved 2-hour online course. This course is ideal for nurses who want focused CE on jurisprudence, scope of practice, ethics, documentation, delegation, professional boundaries, reporting duties, and other high-risk legal issues that affect everyday patient care.

Designed for busy professionals, this course is 100% online and self-paced. You can log in and out any time without losing your progress, finish on your schedule, and download your instant certificate as soon as you complete the course. We also report credits to CE Broker within 24 hours of completion.

✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This course is a great fit for Florida nurses who want a focused legal-and-ethical CE option that supports safer practice and stronger professional judgment. It is especially useful for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs who want continuing education on documentation, informed consent, privacy, delegation, controlled substances, fraud risks, patient rights, and ethical conflict resolution.

Because Florida nursing renewals include both general hours and certain separate mandatory subjects, this course works best for nurses who want jurisprudence and ethics content as part of their overall CE plan. Florida’s standard RN/LPN renewal requirements include 16 general hours plus specific mandatory topics such as Medical Errors, Florida Laws and Rules, Human Trafficking, and Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace; APRNs also have additional role-specific requirements.

✅ Florida Nursing Renewal Requirements

Florida nursing licenses renew on a biennial cycle. For most RNs and LPNs, the Board lists 16 general hours plus 2 hours of Medical Errors, 2 hours of Florida Laws and Rules, 2 hours of Human Trafficking, and 2 hours of Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace every other renewal. Domestic Violence is required every third biennium and is in addition to the 24 hours, and HIV/AIDS is a one-time requirement before the first renewal.

APRNs renew through the department as well, but they have additional renewal items beyond the standard nursing CE framework, including extra role-specific requirements.

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and can be a smart addition to your renewal plan if you want board-approved legal and ethical nursing CE. If your checklist specifically requires Florida Laws and Rules or another mandatory topic, make sure you choose the course labeled for that exact requirement.

✅ When Do Florida Nurses Have to Renew?

Florida renewal timing depends on your license type and renewal group. Current Florida Board pages show RN and APRN renewals in three groups, with current deadlines of April 30, 2026, July 31, 2026, or April 30, 2027. The renewal option appears in the MQA dashboard no later than 90 days before your expiration date, so it is always best to check your account early and complete your CE ahead of time.

✅ How to Renew Your Florida Nursing License

✅ Step 1: Complete the CE hours you need for your renewal cycle. For most renewals, the Board requires CE to be reported into CE Broker before renewal is processed.

✅ Step 2: Finish your course and download your instant certificate for your records.

✅ Step 3: Wait for your credits to appear in CE Broker. We report completions to CE Broker within 24 hours.

✅ Step 4: Submit your renewal application and fees through your Florida MQA account. Florida’s renewal instructions say the “Renew My License” option appears no later than 90 days before expiration.

✅ What You’ll Learn

This 2-hour course is built around two focused sections that cover both foundational legal/ethical nursing principles and higher-risk real-world practice issues. The outline includes sources of nursing law and regulation, scope of practice, accountability, core ethical principles, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, patient access to records, and documentation as a legal and ethical record. It also covers delegation, assignment and supervision, professional boundaries, social media, mandatory reporting, fraud and false claims, controlled substances, and ethical conflict resolution.

Hour 1: Foundations of Nursing Jurisprudence, Scope of Practice, and Ethical Decision-Making

✅ Sources of nursing law and regulation
✅ Licensure, scope of practice, and accountability
✅ Core ethical principles in nursing
✅ Informed consent and patient rights
✅ Privacy, confidentiality, and patient access to records
✅ Documentation as a legal and ethical record

Hour 2: Delegation, Professional Boundaries, Reporting Duties, and High-Risk Legal Issues

✅ Delegation, assignment, and supervision
✅ Professional boundaries, social media, and dual relationships
✅ Mandatory reporting and duty to act
✅ Fraud, false claims, and improper financial relationships
✅ Controlled substances, orders, and prescription-related compliance
✅ Ethical conflict resolution and refusal of unsafe practice

✅ Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Approved by the Florida Board of Nursing – Course #20-1370590
✅ Only $19.99
✅ 100% Online and Self-Paced
✅ Log in and out any time without losing progress
✅ Instant Certificate of Completion
✅ CE Broker reporting within 24 hours
✅ No hidden fees
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Over 10 years of trusted CE service
✅ Support by phone or text – 1-800-698-2770

✅ Enroll Now – Just $19.99

This is a fast, affordable, and flexible way to earn 2 hours of Florida nursing CE focused on jurisprudence and ethics. Finish on your schedule and get your certificate instantly.

✅ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course approved by the Florida Board of Nursing?
Yes. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing under Course #20-1370590.

Who is this course for?
This course is a good option for Florida RNs, LPNs, and APRNs who want CE focused on nursing law, ethics, delegation, documentation, boundaries, reporting duties, and high-risk compliance topics.

Is this course the same as the 2-hour Florida Laws and Rules requirement?
Not necessarily. Florida lists Laws and Rules as a separate mandatory renewal subject for most RN/LPN renewals. If you specifically need that requirement, choose the course designated for Florida Laws and Rules.

Can I take this course fully online?
Yes. This course is 100% online and self-paced.

Can I log in and out without losing my place?
Yes. Your progress is saved, so you can return anytime and continue where you left off.

Do I get my certificate right away?
Yes. You can download your instant certificate as soon as you complete the course.

Do you report to CE Broker?
Yes. We report credits to CE Broker within 24 hours of completion.

When do Florida nurses renew?
Renewal timing depends on your license type and renewal group. Current Florida Board pages show RN/APRN deadlines of April 30, 2026, July 31, 2026, or April 30, 2027, and the renewal option appears in the dashboard no later than 90 days before expiration.

What does this course cover?
The course covers nursing law and regulation, ethics, patient rights, HIPAA/privacy, documentation, delegation, boundaries, social media, reporting duties, fraud risks, controlled substances, and ethical conflict resolution.

Course Details

• Florida Board of Nursing Course: 20-1370590.
• 2-Hour Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics.
• Instant Online Access.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle-Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Instant certificate emailed upon completion.
• Credits reported to the Board w/in 24 Hrs.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.