TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Primary resources for state law - Ans--Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - Ans--Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--Honesty
Accountability
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
Good Professional Character - Ans--Distinguish right from wrong
Think and act rationally
Keep promises and honor obligations
Be accountable for own behavior
Promptly disclose facts that could enhance health of pt. and protect from harm
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Primary resources for state law - Ans--Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - Ans--Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--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 - Ans--Honesty
Accountability
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
Good Professional Character - Ans--Distinguish right from wrong
Think and act rationally
Keep promises and honor obligations
Be accountable for own behavior
Promptly disclose facts that could enhance health of pt. and protect from harm
