A Nursing jurisprudence and ethical legal... alyssa + Exam Questions and Answers

A Nursing jurisprudence and ethical legal... alyssa + Exam Questions and Answers What is the mission of the texas BON - Answer- Protect and promote the welfare of the people of texas by ensuring that each person holding a liscence as a nurse in this state is competent to practice safely. The board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing educational programs. This mission, derived from the nursing practice act, supersedes the interest of any individual, the nursing profession, or any special interest group What is the difference between BON and professional associations - Answer- BON: Represents people of Texas ***CAN NOT LOBBY THE LEGISLATURE does not regulate practice settings PA: Represents their members **DO LOBBY THE LEGISLATURE Efforts to improve work conditions and benefits for nurses What is the regulations for continuing education - Answer- Must complete 20 hrs in 2 years First time renewal is exempt CE hours must be in area of practice Keep records for 4 yrs What are the rules for ETHICAL CONDUCT - Answer- honesty: accurate and reliable documentation Accountability: knowing actions and side effects of meds Trustworthiness: Following proper procedure when securing patient valuables Reliability: keeping up with continuing education requirements Integrity: accepting accountability for your own actions What are the rules for PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER - Answer- Distinguish right from wrong Think and act rationally Keep promises and honor obligations Be accountable for own behavior Promptly disclose facts that could enhance the health of a patient or protect them from unnecessary harm Rules for PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES - Answer- Recognize and maintain boundaries Do or say nothing in private or public that cannot be documented in the patients record NPA peer review - Answer- An employer must establish a peer review committee if they regularly employ, hire, or contracts more than 10 nurses Safe harbor - Answer- You can say NO if you don't think it is safe If your asked to float to another unit and you have never done it before ask for training first If your forced or u will lose your job fill out a safe harbor first then do it but have the documentation in case something happens What is a whistle blower - Answer- "A tattle tell