Describe the components of a model nursing practice act.
• Discuss the authority of state boards of nursing.
• Explain the conditions that must be present for malpractice to occur.
• Identify nursing responsibilities related to delegation, informed
consent, and confidentiality.
• Explain the legal responsibilities of nurses to enforce professional
boundaries, including the use of social media.
• Describe strategies nurses can use to protect their patients, thereby
protecting themselves from legal actions.
