Texas Nursing

Primary resources for state law - Correct Answers Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts



Nursing Jurisprudence - Correct Answers Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting



Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct Answers 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 - Correct 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

-20 hours in 2 years