Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and 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 condition/benefit 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 misdemeanors 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
Questions and 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 condition/benefit 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 misdemeanors 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
