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
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
