Regulatory Scope of Nursing Exam Questions and Answers
Primary resources for state law - Answers Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - Answers Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare
setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
Licensure and Regulation - Answers 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
Primary resources for state law - Answers Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - Answers Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare
setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers 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 - Answers Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
Licensure and Regulation - Answers 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
