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Primary resources for state law Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. Texas Nurse Practice Acts 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 Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...

Renew License; 30 days grace period 2 years Texas Medical Malpractice Act Does not require insurance to practice; must notify within 30 days of malpractice suit CME credits over 2 years 48 credits; residents/fellows (6months prior), specialists (36months prior) meet their CME for 2 years; Change practice address; ER contact 30 days within move; 45 days within change Retired >2yr Demonstrate Competency; evaluations, practice proctors, mini-residency/fellowships...

Jurisprudence The science or philosophy of law Sources of Law - Constitutional Law Federal State - Statutory Law Federal State - Common Law - Administrative Law Criminal Law Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general. Civil Law Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often results in the payment of money. Different Burden of Proo...

CNO MISSION regulating nursing in the public interest 2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in Ontario: 1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 2. Nursing Act, 1991 4 regulatory functions: 1. practice standards. 2. entry to practice. 3. quality Assurance Program. 4. enforcing standards 5 statutory committeess 1. Discipline 2. Fitness to Practice 3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports 4. Quality Assurance 5. Registration ...

chapter 301 of the Texas occupations code contains the law which ____the board of nursing examiners and _____it's responsibility for regulating nursing education licensure or and practice. Create; defines Chapter 303 relates to nursing ____review. Peer chapter 304 relates to the nurse ____compact. Licensure The board gives you ____and can take it away. License Chapter 301, 303, 304 of the code define nursing practice and give the board the authority to make rules...

Primary resources for state law Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting Texas Nurse Practice Acts 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 Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...

Jurisprudence The science or philosophy of law Sources of Law - Constitutional Law Federal State - Statutory Law Federal State - Common Law - Administrative Law Criminal Law Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general. Civil Law Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often results in the payment of money. Different Burden of Proo...

Facts about the Exam 2 hours long Must pass with 75% Minimum of 50 questions Topics covered on the exam Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas Nursing Ethics Nursing Practice Nursing Peer Review Disciplinary Action The Mission of The Board of Nursing To protect the People of Texas How does BON fulfill its mission? 1. Makes sure that RNs are competent 2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs 3. Makes their mission a prio...

NPA Nurse Practice Act Nurse Practice Act statute encacted by state legislature (STATUTORY LAW) that legally defines the unique role of the nurse and differentiates it from other health care practitioners, such as physicians. each state is unique what creates the board of nursing? NPA primary function of NPA to protect and promote the welfare of the public Types of Law Statutory Common Statutory Law NPA-legally defines the unique role of nurse an...

define terminology commonly used in discussions about ethical issues advance directive- a written statement of a persons wishes about how he or she would like health care decisions to be made if he or she ever loses the ability to make such decisions independently bioethical issues- subjects that raise concerns of right and wrong in matters involving human life (eg euthanasia, abortion) bioethics- ethics concerning life durable power of attorney for health care- a document that allows ...