TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (NJE): (LATEST
2026/2027 UPDATE), WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE A,
EXAMS Of ADvANCED EDUCATION
Exam Structure and Key Facts
Here are foundational facts about the exam that are regularly tested:
• Purpose: The core purpose of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is to
protect the public through the regulation of nursing practice .
• Passing Score: You must correctly answer 75% of the questions to
pass .
• Regulatory Authority: The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the
entity that regulates the practice of nursing in Texas .
• Primary Duty: According to Rule 217.11 (Standards of Nursing
Practice), a nurse's primary duty is to the patient's safety and
well-being .
Legal and Professional Responsibilities
Questions on legal duties and professional standards are a significant
part of the exam.
• Reporting Child Abuse: You have 48 hours to report child abuse or
neglect .
• Informing the BON: You have 30 days to inform the Texas Medical
Board (TMB) about a lawsuit . (Note: This is a TMB rule, but
understanding the interaction between nursing and medical
boards is part of jurisprudence.)
2026/2027 UPDATE), WITH CORRECT/ACCURATE A,
EXAMS Of ADvANCED EDUCATION
Exam Structure and Key Facts
Here are foundational facts about the exam that are regularly tested:
• Purpose: The core purpose of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) is to
protect the public through the regulation of nursing practice .
• Passing Score: You must correctly answer 75% of the questions to
pass .
• Regulatory Authority: The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the
entity that regulates the practice of nursing in Texas .
• Primary Duty: According to Rule 217.11 (Standards of Nursing
Practice), a nurse's primary duty is to the patient's safety and
well-being .
Legal and Professional Responsibilities
Questions on legal duties and professional standards are a significant
part of the exam.
• Reporting Child Abuse: You have 48 hours to report child abuse or
neglect .
• Informing the BON: You have 30 days to inform the Texas Medical
Board (TMB) about a lawsuit . (Note: This is a TMB rule, but
understanding the interaction between nursing and medical
boards is part of jurisprudence.)
