TESTED QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Is the NPA the same in all 50 states ? Answer: No
◉ What does the NPA define ? Answer: It creates the BON and defines
its responsibility for regulating nursing education , licensure and practice
◉ What is the Nurse Licensure Compact ? Answer: An agreement that
allows mutual recognition of a nursing license between member states in
the USA
◉ What is the major advantage of the compact ? Answer: It allows
nurses to have one multi-state license , with the ability to practice in
both their home state and other compact states
◉ What are the requirements to obtain a RN license in TX ? Answer:
Pass criminal background, submit sworn application ,and pass BON
exam ( NCLEX)
◉ What is the process called for obtaining a license in another state ?
Answer: Endorsement
, ◉ What is required for a nurse in Texas to renew her license? Answer:
Proof and continuing education and no criminal record
◉ How often do you renew license ? Answer: Every 2 years
◉ What is the purpose of the BON ? Answer: To protect and promote
the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding
a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent to practice safely.
◉ How are members of the BON selected and what type of backgrounds
do they have ? Answer: Appointed by the governor with the advice and
consent of the senate. They do not have to be in the medical field to sit
on the BON
◉ What does the BON do ? Answer: -Enforcement of the NPA
-adopt rules and regulations to implement NPA
-Investigation/disciplinary process
-Deny, revoke, suspend license
-Remedial activity
-Approval of educational programs
All levels
-Licensure of nurses ( LVN and RN )