JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Primary resources for state law - ANSWER Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the
nurses function in
a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
,-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
Licensure and Regulation - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Must report any past
criminal behavior or
pending charges
-Minor class C misdemeaners excluded
(parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking)
Five Categories of Trust by BON - ANSWER Honesty
, Accountability
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
Good Professional Character - ANSWER 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
Professional Boundaries - ANSWER Must recognize/maintain
professional boundaries
CNO MISSION - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-regulating nursing in the public
interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario: - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-1. Regulated Health
Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions: - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
ANSWERS (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Primary resources for state law - ANSWER Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the
nurses function in
a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
,-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
Licensure and Regulation - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Must report any past
criminal behavior or
pending charges
-Minor class C misdemeaners excluded
(parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking)
Five Categories of Trust by BON - ANSWER Honesty
, Accountability
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Integrity
Good Professional Character - ANSWER 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
Professional Boundaries - ANSWER Must recognize/maintain
professional boundaries
CNO MISSION - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-regulating nursing in the public
interest
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating
nursing in Ontario: - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-1. Regulated Health
Professions Act, 1991
2. Nursing Act, 1991
4 regulatory functions: - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-1. practice standards.
2. entry to practice.
