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