TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE STUDY GUIDE
2026 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY
SOLVED PREMIUM QUALITY
Facts about the Exam CORRECT ANSWER2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
Topics covered on the exam CORRECT ANSWERNursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
The Mission of The Board of Nursing CORRECT ANSWERTo protect the People of Texas
How does BON fulfill its mission? CORRECT ANSWER1. Makes sure that RNs are competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
What can BON do? CORRECT ANSWER1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
What can professional Associations do? CORRECT ANSWER1. Represent their members in legislative,
political, and policy matters
,2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. CORRECT ANSWERFALSE. The BON cannot
lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a resource for nurses but not a
representative for nurses.
True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer questions about
employment. CORRECT ANSWERFALSE. The BON does not answer questions about employment , so ask
appropriate questions to the correct hospital. The BON also does not regulate practice settings; it
regulates nurses through their rules and requirements.
NPA 301.251 CORRECT ANSWERYou cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a license
NPA 217.10 CORRECT ANSWERItems required to be on your name badge
1.First name
2.Last name
3.Credentials
Temporary Permit Expires CORRECT ANSWER1. In 75 days
2. When you pass or fail NCLEX
3. For people who are already licensed, temporary licenses expire after 120 days
Benefits of Paperless Licenses CORRECT ANSWERThey are safer and more effective. Less likely to have
identity fraud.
Continuing Education CORRECT ANSWERRNs must submit verification of 20 hours of CE in the 2 years
prior to licensure or reactivation of delinquent license.
How many hours of CE's must and RN submit? CORRECT ANSWER20 hours within the 2 years prior to
licensure or reactivation of delinquent license
, True or False: Certification can count towards CE's. CORRECT ANSWERTrue; RN's must maintain or
renew their approved national nursing certification
Rule 216 CORRECT ANSWERContinuing Competency
NPA 304 and Rule 220 CORRECT ANSWERNurse Licensure Compact
Benefits of Nursing Compact CORRECT ANSWERincreases nurse's mobility and facilitates innovative and
cooperative healthcare
Nurse Licensure Compact States CORRECT ANSWERTexas
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
2026 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY
SOLVED PREMIUM QUALITY
Facts about the Exam CORRECT ANSWER2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
Topics covered on the exam CORRECT ANSWERNursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
The Mission of The Board of Nursing CORRECT ANSWERTo protect the People of Texas
How does BON fulfill its mission? CORRECT ANSWER1. Makes sure that RNs are competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
What can BON do? CORRECT ANSWER1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
What can professional Associations do? CORRECT ANSWER1. Represent their members in legislative,
political, and policy matters
,2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. CORRECT ANSWERFALSE. The BON cannot
lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a resource for nurses but not a
representative for nurses.
True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer questions about
employment. CORRECT ANSWERFALSE. The BON does not answer questions about employment , so ask
appropriate questions to the correct hospital. The BON also does not regulate practice settings; it
regulates nurses through their rules and requirements.
NPA 301.251 CORRECT ANSWERYou cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a license
NPA 217.10 CORRECT ANSWERItems required to be on your name badge
1.First name
2.Last name
3.Credentials
Temporary Permit Expires CORRECT ANSWER1. In 75 days
2. When you pass or fail NCLEX
3. For people who are already licensed, temporary licenses expire after 120 days
Benefits of Paperless Licenses CORRECT ANSWERThey are safer and more effective. Less likely to have
identity fraud.
Continuing Education CORRECT ANSWERRNs must submit verification of 20 hours of CE in the 2 years
prior to licensure or reactivation of delinquent license.
How many hours of CE's must and RN submit? CORRECT ANSWER20 hours within the 2 years prior to
licensure or reactivation of delinquent license
, True or False: Certification can count towards CE's. CORRECT ANSWERTrue; RN's must maintain or
renew their approved national nursing certification
Rule 216 CORRECT ANSWERContinuing Competency
NPA 304 and Rule 220 CORRECT ANSWERNurse Licensure Compact
Benefits of Nursing Compact CORRECT ANSWERincreases nurse's mobility and facilitates innovative and
cooperative healthcare
Nurse Licensure Compact States CORRECT ANSWERTexas
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
