work sheet on NPA, BON, licensure Exam

legal provisions in each u.s state regulating nursing practice ; intent is to protect public and enforce acceptable standards of practice *** not the same in all 50 states - Answer- nurse practice act (NPA) The npa defines the _____ responsibility for regulating nursing education licensure and practice - Answer- board of nursing (BON) allows nurses to practice in different states - Answer- nurse licensure compact (NCL) professional character 2. sucessfully completes a program of professional or vocational nursing education program d the examination approved by the BON - Answer- requirements to obtain a RN license in texas obtaining a license in another state - Answer- reciprocity how often is a nurse required to renew their license ? - Answer- every 2 years to protect and promote the welfare of the people of texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in this state is competent to practice safetly - Answer- board of nursing (BON) the 13 members of the ____ are appointed by the governor with the advice an consent of the senate as follows; 1 APN, 2 RNs, 3 vocational nurses, 3 nurse faculty, 4 represent the public - Answer- BON licensing, school approval, enforcement of the NPA, & information about nursing - Answer- responsibility of the BON a criminal record, drug dependency, functional ability deficits - Answer- reasons a nurse couldn't obtain a license when does professor pattens license expire? - Answer- 09/16 texas BSN average for passing NCLEX - Answer- 85.96 % TCU passing rate? - Answer- 92-94% observe patients, prepare prescribed medication, provide bedside care, help patients with dressing and bathing, help patients with emotional needs, work under direction of RN - Answer- LVN scope of nursing assess patients, administer medication, analyze data and identify health problems, assist the doctor with treatments and exams, work in public health, instruct patients and families and proper care - Answer- RN scope