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Course Description
This 2-hour course is designed specifically for Texas nurses. It teaches key concepts related to the ethical practice of nursing. The ANA Code of Ethics, Texas Nurse Practice Act, and the Nurse’s Scope of practice are explored in detail. State board violations, professional boundaries, mandatory reporting, and substance use are discussed. This overview course introduces the nurse to ethics in a relatable, practical way.
Intended Audience
- Texas RNs, LVNs, APRNs
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, RNs, LVNs and APRNs will be able to:
- Define Ethics and Nursing Ethics
- Discuss Nursing Ethical theories and principles
- Explain the ANA Code of Ethics
- Explain the Texas Practice Act
- Describe the Nurse’s Scope of Practice
- Define professional boundaries
- Make ethical decisions in nursing
Details
- Credit/Contact Hours
- 2
- Faculty
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- Niessa Meier, DNP, CNM, CNE
Faculty, Frontier Nursing University - Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, DNP, MPH, FNP
Assistant Professor, Frontier Nursing University
- Niessa Meier, DNP, CNM, CNE
- Language
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- English
- Release Date
- February 1, 2023
- Expiration Date
- February 1, 2026
- Instructional Methods
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- Assessment Review with Rationale
- Case Studies
- Video Narration
- Assessment
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- Autograded and Quiz Retakes Allowed
- Graded Lesson Mini Quizzes
- Passing 80%+
CE Accreditation
- Accrediting CEs
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Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and Premiere Education.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (PACE) and Premiere Education. PACE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Nursing Continuing Professional Development
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Nursing Continuing Professional Development activity is 2 contact hour(s).
- Instructions for CE Credit
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Participation in this self-study activity should be completed in approximately 2 hour(s). To successfully complete this activity and receive CE credit, learners must follow these steps during the period from February 1, 2023 through February 1, 2026:
- Review objectives and disclosures
- Study the educational content
- Successfully complete activity assessment(s)
- Complete the activity evaluation
You must receive an assessment score of at least 80% and respond to all evaluation questions to receive a certificate.
Disclosures
- Disclosures
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Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
PACE requires planners, faculty, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose all financial relationships they may have with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PACE policy. PACE is committed to providing learners with high-quality accredited CE activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.
Faculty: The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies:
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Niessa Meier, DNP, CNM, CNE
Faculty, Frontier Nursing University
• has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose -
Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, DNP, MPH, FNP
Assistant Professor, Frontier Nursing University
• has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
Planners & Managers & Translators: The PACE & Premiere Education planners and others have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
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Niessa Meier, DNP, CNM, CNE