N4: Exam 3 - Nursing Jurisprudence
What is nursing jurisprudence? - ANSWER the application of the principles of law as they relate to:
-the practice of nursing
-obligations of nurses to their patients
-relations of nurses with each other & HCPs
What are nursing ethics? - ANSWER moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in their practice
The mission of TBON is to protect and promote welfare of: - ANSWER the people
Nursing Jurisprudence Exam - ANSWER Based on NPA and TBON rules and regulations
50 Questions (38Q/75% is passing)
Must pass before you can take NCLEX
Can take ~10 days after applying to TBON
May retest if unsuccessful
Who represents their members? - ANSWER Professional organizations
Who represents the people of Texas? - ANSWER Texas BON
Who cannot lobby legislature? - ANSWER Texas BON
Who regulates practice settings to improve work conditions and benefits for nurses? - ANSWER
Professional associations
TBON services: - ANSWER licensing, enforcement services, audit of CEUs, information services
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Non-BON services: - ANSWER job referrals, legal referrals, salary questions, co-worker disputes,
employment issues
TBON Licensing: GN permit lasts for - ANSWER 75 days or until pass/fail of NCLEX
TBON Licensing: Notification of license renewal - ANSWER You will receive postcard 60 days prior
TBON Licensing: Continuing Education - ANSWER Must complete 20 hrs every 2 years
First renewal period is exempt
CE hours must be in area of practice
Keep records for 4 years in case of audit
TBON Licensing: Initial licensure criteria - ANSWER -submit & pass background check
-submit application fee
-verified completion of nursing program
*-keep up with financial aid/loan payments*
-pass NJE
-pass NCLEX
NCLEX info: - ANSWER # of questions: 75 minimum, 265 maximum
test is adaptive to knowledge base.
TBON ID regulation - ANSWER You may not call yourself a nurse without a license.
Name badge with license level worn at all times.
Disclosure of criminal behavior (rule 213.28) - ANSWER You must report any past criminal behavior or
pending changes.
Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded (ex. parking tickets)