Course Description

2 Hours Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Nursing – Illinois

✅ Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
✅ Provider Number: 236.000249
✅ Only $19.99 | No added or extra fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced | Instant Certificate

Strengthen your decision-making, reduce risk, and stay confident in real-world practice with this 2-hour Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Nursing course for Illinois nurses. You’ll cover scope of practice, liability and malpractice risk reduction, HIPAA and privacy, documentation best practices, medication error reporting, workplace ethics, research ethics, digital health/telemedicine challenges, and legal case lessons you can apply immediately.

✅ Log in and out anytime without losing progress.
✅ Receive an instant certificate upon completion (also emailed).
✅ If reporting is required for your license type, we report completions within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you simply keep your certificate for your renewal records.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

✅ Registered Nurses (RN)
✅ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
✅ Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
✅ Nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, home health, and community settings
✅ Nurse leaders, charge nurses, and preceptors who want stronger compliance and risk-reduction skills

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Illinois Nursing CE & Renewal — What to Know (Important)

✅ Most Illinois nursing licenses renew on a 2-year cycle.
✅ RN / LPN: Commonly require 20 CE hours per renewal cycle (a first-renewal exemption may apply for newly licensed nurses).
✅ APRN: Commonly requires 80 CE hours per renewal cycle (additional specialty and pharmacology-related requirements may apply).

✅ This course counts as 2 hours of Illinois nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit toward your renewal total.

✅ Recordkeeping note: Illinois nursing CE is commonly handled through certificate retention and renewal attestation. Save your certificate with your renewal documents in case you are selected for an audit.

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How to Renew Your Illinois Nursing License (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Confirm your license type (RN, LPN, APRN) and renewal cycle
✅ Step 2: Verify how many total CE hours you need for this renewal period
✅ Step 3: Complete any required-topic CE that applies to you
✅ Step 4: Complete elective CE hours, including this 2-hour course
✅ Step 5: Finish the course online (self-paced; log in/out anytime)
✅ Step 6: Download your instant certificate (also emailed) and save it for your records
✅ Step 7: Renew through the standard Illinois renewal process and attest to CE completion as required

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What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (2 Hours)

Hour 1: Legal Framework and Ethical Principles in Nursing

✅ Subtopic A: Nursing Licensure and Scope of Practice in Illinois
Understanding the Illinois Nurse Practice Act concepts and the responsibilities of licensed nurses in various practice settings.

✅ Subtopic B: Legal Protections for Nurses: Understanding Liability
Exploring liability issues, malpractice claims, and strategies for legal protection in nursing practice.

✅ Subtopic C: Confidentiality, HIPAA, and Patient Privacy Laws
Reviewing privacy laws and HIPAA requirements, including consequences of privacy violations.

✅ Subtopic D: Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Practice
Analyzing common ethical challenges such as resource allocation, patient autonomy, and workplace conflicts.

✅ Subtopic E: Patient Advocacy and Legal Responsibilities
The nurse’s role in advocating for patient rights, informed decision-making, and ethical treatment.

✅ Subtopic F: Informed Consent and End-of-Life Decision Making
Legal and ethical considerations in obtaining informed consent and supporting end-of-life care decisions.

Hour 2: Legal Compliance, Workplace Ethics, and Professional Integrity

✅ Subtopic A: Documentation and Legal Considerations in Patient Records
Best practices for accurate and legally sound documentation to protect patients and healthcare providers.

✅ Subtopic B: Handling Medication Errors and Reporting Protocols
Understanding reporting expectations, incident documentation, and strategies to prevent medication errors.

✅ Subtopic C: Nursing Ethics in Research and Clinical Trials
Ethical principles governing human subjects in research and the nurse’s role in upholding ethical standards.

✅ Subtopic D: Workplace Ethics: Handling Conflicts and Ethical Concerns
Addressing conflicts and ethical breaches while maintaining professionalism and integrity.

✅ Subtopic E: Ethical Challenges in Digital Health and Telemedicine
Navigating confidentiality, patient data security, and ethical considerations in virtual care.

✅ Subtopic F: Legal Case Studies and Lessons for Nurses
Reviewing real-world nursing-related legal cases to reinforce compliance and ethical practice.

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Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ Instant certificate of completion (download + email)
✅ 100% online and self-paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing your place
✅ If reporting is required, we report within 24 hours
✅ Money-back guarantee
✅ Trusted provider for 10+ years
✅ Support by call or text: 1-800-698-2770

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FAQ

Is this course approved for Illinois nursing CE?
✅ Yes. Approved by IDFPR under Provider Number 236.000249.

How many hours is this course?
✅ 2 hours (120 minutes).

Is it 100% online and self-paced?
✅ Yes. Complete it anytime, from any device.

Can I log in and out without losing progress?
✅ Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.

Do I get a certificate right away?
✅ Yes. You’ll receive an instant certificate (and it’s also emailed to you).

Do you report my hours to Illinois?
✅ If reporting is required for your license type, we report within 24 hours. If reporting is not required, you keep your certificate for your records.

Are there any extra fees at checkout?
✅ No. $19.99 with no added or extra fees.

Does this count toward my Illinois renewal hours?
✅ Yes. It counts as 2 hours of Illinois nursing CE and is commonly used as elective credit.

What if I’m audited?
✅ Keep your completion certificate with your renewal documents so you can provide proof if requested.

What if I need help?
✅ Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

Is there a refund policy?
✅ Yes. You’re covered by our money-back guarantee.

Course Details

• IDFPR Approved Renewal - Provider #236.000249.
• 2 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.