Texas Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide
Practice Questions with Answers 2024-
2025
Facts about the Exam - Answer: 2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions.
Topics covered on the exam - Answer: Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas
, Texas Jurisprudence Exam
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
The Mission of The Board of Nursing - Answer: To protect the People of Texas
How does BON fulfill its mission? - Answer: 1. Makes sure that RNs are competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
What can BON do? - Answer: 1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
What can professional Associations do? - Answer: 1. Represent their members in
legislative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. - Answer: FALSE. The
BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a
resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer
questions about employment. - Answer: FALSE. The BON does not answer