Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Questions with Complete Answers, Graded to Pass

Primary resources for state law - Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence - Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting Texas Nurse Practice Acts - 301 -BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice 303 -Regulates nursing peer review 304 -Relates to nursing Licensure compact Texas BON Mission Statement - Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely. -Protects the interest of the public Chapter 301 NPA - How board is appointed General powers/duties License requirements/renewal Practice by holder Reporting violations and patient care concerns Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions Other penalties and enforcement previsions Anesthesia in outpatient settings Corrective action proceeding Board of Nursing - Represent the people of Texas Can't lobby the legislature Does not regulate practice settings -Licensing -Enforcement Services -Audit of CE -Information Services Professional Associations - Represent their members Do lobby legislature Efforts to improve work condition/benefit for nurses -Job referral services -Legal Referral -Salary Q -Co-Worker Disputes -Employment issues Licensure and Regulation - Temporary Permit -GN permit expires in 75 days -When pass/fail NCLEX Renew Online -60 days prior to expiration BON will send card Continuing Education -20 hours in 2 years -Fist time renewal exempt -CE hours in area of practice -Keep records for 4 years Initial Licensure by Examination - Must submit criminal background check Submit a sworn application fee Verify completion of an approved nursing edu. Pass NCLEX Pass NJE with 75%, NPA/BON rules, 50Q Disclosure of Criminal Behavior - Must report any past criminal behavior or pending charges -Minor class C misdemeanors excluded (parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking) Five Categories of Trust by BON - Honesty Accountability Trustworthiness Reliability Integrity