Nursing Jurisprudence
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Texas Board of Nursing
Primary resources for state law
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting.
301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and
practice
Texas Nurse Practice Acts 303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
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.
Texas BON Mission Statement
-Protects the interest of the public
How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Chapter 301 NPA Reporting violations and patient care concerns
Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions
Other penalties and enforcement previsions
Anesthesia in outpatient settings
Corrective action proceeding
, Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
Does not regulate practice settings
Board of Nursing
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
Professional Associations -Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
Temporary Permit
-GN permit expires in 75 days
-When pass/fail NCLEX
Renew Online
-60 days prior to expiration BON will send card
Licensure and Regulation
Continuing Education
-20 hours in 2 years
-Fist time renewal exempt
-CE hours in area of practice
-Keep records for 4 years
Must submit criminal background check
Submit a sworn application fee
Initial Licensure by Examination Verify completion of an approved nursing edu.
Pass NCLEX
Pass NJE with 75%>, NPA/BON rules, 50Q
Must report any past criminal behavior or pending charges
Disclosure of Criminal Behavior
-Minor class C misdemeaners excluded
(parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking)
Honesty
Accountability
Five Categories of Trust by BON Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
Distinguish right from wrong
Think and act rationally
Good Professional Character Keep promises and honor obligations
Be accountable for own behavior
Promptly disclose facts that could enhance health of pt. and protect from harm
Must recognize/maintain professional boundaries
-Do or say nothing that can't be documented
Professional Boundaries
Violations
-Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Financial exploitation