2 Hours Nursing Documentation: Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Best Practices for Florida Nurses 

Course Description

2 Hours – Nursing Documentation: Legal, Ethical, and Clinical Best Practices – Florida Nursing CE

Approved by Florida Board of Nursing | Course #20-1294375 | $19.99 | Instant Certificate

Accurate documentation is more than good practice—it’s a legal and ethical necessity for every nurse. This 2-hour online continuing education course, approved by the Florida Board of Nursing, teaches nurses how to document clearly, legally, and effectively in both paper and electronic records.

Offered by 1st Choice Continuing Education, this course is 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly. Nurses can log in and out anytime without losing progress. You’ll receive an instant certificate of completion upon finishing, and we’ll report your CE hours to CE Broker within 24 hours.

We’ve been supporting Florida nurses for over 10 years, and our team is always available by text or call at 1-800-698-2770. Your satisfaction is protected by our money-back guarantee.


✅ Course Features

  • Florida Board of Nursing Approved – Course #20-1294375

  • Fulfills 2 elective hours for Florida license renewal

  • Only $19.99 – no hidden fees

  • Instant certificate emailed immediately

  • CE hours reported to CE Broker within 24 hours

  • Fully online, mobile-friendly, and self-paced

  • Support via call or text: 1-800-698-2770

  • Money-back guarantee


What This Course Covers

This 2-hour course equips nurses with the knowledge and tools to document safely, ethically, and in full compliance with Florida standards.

Hour 1: Foundations of Accurate and Effective Documentation

  • The legal purpose of nursing documentation and how it affects accountability

  • Key elements of a complete record: objectivity, clarity, and timeliness

  • Florida Board of Nursing rules (Chapter 464 & 64B9)

  • Common documentation mistakes and liability risks

  • Paper vs. electronic records: pros, cons, and safety features

  • HIPAA compliance and maintaining confidentiality​Course Outline

Hour 2: Practical Strategies and Real-World Application

  • Real-time charting for medications, assessments, and emergencies

  • Avoiding subjective language and maintaining neutrality

  • Incident documentation and internal reporting procedures

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration through nursing notes

  • Charting for home health, long-term care, peds, and psych settings

  • Florida legal case studies where documentation affected licensure outcomes​Course Outline


Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for:

  • Registered Nurses (RNs)

  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

  • Florida nurses looking to earn 2 elective CE hours

  • Professionals wanting to reduce legal risk and improve clinical communication


How Do I Renew My Florida Nursing License?

To stay compliant, nurses in Florida must:

  1. Complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years

  2. Required topics include:

    • 2 Hours – Medical Errors

    • 2 Hours – Human Trafficking

    • 2 Hours – Florida Laws and Rules

    • 2 Hours – Impairment in the Workplace (every other renewal)

    • 2 Hours – Domestic Violence (every third renewal)

    • 1 Hour – HIV/AIDS (first renewal only)

  3. This course counts toward elective CE hours

  4. We report your hours to CE Broker within 24 hours

  5. Renew online at floridasnursing.gov


Looking for More Florida Nursing CE Courses?

At 1st Choice Continuing Education, we offer all of the required and elective CE courses approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Whether you're completing your first renewal or your tenth, we have everything you need — all 100% online, self-paced, and instantly certified.

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Course Details

• Florida Board of Nursing Approved Course.
• 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.

Features

• Florida Board of Nursing Approved Course.
Instant Online Access.
• Renew your License Today.
• Study At Your Own Pace, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Receive your certificate immediately after completion.
• Simple layout, easy to follow.
• No hidden fees