JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Initial Licensure by Examination - ANSWERS-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
QUESTION 2
Disclosure of Criminal Behavior - ANSWERS-Must report any past criminal
behavior or pending charges
-Minor class C misdemeanors excluded
(parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking)
END OF
PAGE
1
, TEXAS NURSING LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTION 3
Five Categories of Trust by BON - ANSWERS-Honesty
Accountability
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
QUESTION 4
Good Professional Character - ANSWERS-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
QUESTION 5
END OF
PAGE
2
, TEXAS NURSING LATEST
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
Professional boundaries - ANSWERS-Must recognize/maintain professional
boundaries
-Do or say nothing that can't be documented
Violations
-Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Financial exploitation
QUESTION 6
Nursing Peer Review - ANSWERS-Separate from BON review
Confidential
(incident based or Safe harbor)
-Rule 217.19-PR and Whistleblower
-Rule 217.20-SH PR and Whistle blower protections
QUESTION 7
Incident Based Peer Review - ANSWERS-Any facility employing 10+ must have
one
END OF
PAGE
3