Ohio Nursing Law and Standards Of Practice
Ohio Nurse Practice Act (ORC 4723) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4723)
In Ohio the law that regulates the rules and regulations and practice of nursing is Ohio Revised Code 4723 (ORC 4723). It is referred to as the Nurse Practice Act.
The goal of this course is to provide information regarding current laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Ohio. The purpose is to educate nurses regarding the complex issues involved in basic legal situations in Ohio. You will learn how to:
1. Identify the source of basic law that impacts the rules and regulations of the Ohio Nursing Law.
2. Define how the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (ORC 4723) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4723) utilized basic law to define violations of nursing standards.
3. Describe the powers and duties of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
4. Outline the standards for competent nursing practice of RNs and LPNs in Ohio.
5. Review standards for the promotion of patient safety in nursing practice.
6. Identify responsibilities of licensed nurses within the scope of the nursing process.
The goal of this course is to provide information regarding current laws and rules related to the practice of nursing in Ohio. The purpose is to educate nurses regarding the complex issues involved in basic legal situations in Ohio.
Instructional Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will:
• Identify the source of basic law that impacts the rules and regulations of the Ohio Nursing Law.
• Define how the Ohio Nurse Practice Act (ORC 4723) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4723) utilized basic law to define violations of nursing standards.
• Describe the powers and duties of the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Outline the standards for competent nursing practice of RNs and LPNs in Ohio.
• Review standards for the promotion of patient safety in nursing practice.
• Identify responsibilities of licensed nurses within the scope of the nursing process.
