ISSA FINAL EXAM UPDATED EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Jurisprudence.
Answer: science or philosophy of law
◉ nursing jurisprudence.
Answer: - philosophy that guides the Law and Rules governing nursing
in Texas
- actual laws and rules themselves
◉ TX BON Mission.
Answer: protection and promotion of the welfare of the people of Texas
by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the state is
competent to practice safely
◉ Nursing ethics.
Answer: - central moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in
their practice
- expressed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses
◉ Texas Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
Answer: - Chapter 301 of the Texas Occupations Code (TOC)
,-creates TX BON & defines its responsibilities
◉ TX Board of Nursing (BON) regulates nursing -.
Answer: - education
- licensure
- practice
◉ TX NPA CH 301 adresses the -.
Answer: - duties of TX BON
- requirements for licensure & renewal
- practices for licensed RNs (ex: supervision of LVNs, refusing
mandatory overtime)
- reporting violations & patient care concerns to BON
- prohibited practices & disciplinary actions
- enforcement & penalties for violations
- anesthesia in outpatient settings
◉ Steps for new grad nurses who studied in US to get their initial (lst)
license in TX:.
Answer: - criminal background check
- submit application & fee
- verify completion of approved nursing program (conferment of degree)
- pass NCLEX
- pass jurisprudence exam with a score of 75% or higher
, ◉ How long can you practice nursing with a temporary license?.
Answer: 120 days
◉ Who is exempted from obtaining temporary authorization?.
Answer: new grads who have previously failed their NCLEX are
ineligible for temporary authorization to work
◉ Steps for new grad nurses who graduated from nursing programs
outside of the US to get their initial (lst) license in TX:.
Answer: - criminal background check
- submit application & fee
- provide transcript from country of education and an English
proficiency test acceptable to the Board.
- verify completion of approved nursing program (conferment of degree)
- pass NCLEX
- pass jurisprudence exam with a score of 75% or higher
◉ accustomized permit.
Answer: - applicant who meets requierments may apply for this permit
- allows nurse to practice under direct supervision
◉ Licensure by Endorsement Requirements.
Answer: - graduated from nursing program
SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Jurisprudence.
Answer: science or philosophy of law
◉ nursing jurisprudence.
Answer: - philosophy that guides the Law and Rules governing nursing
in Texas
- actual laws and rules themselves
◉ TX BON Mission.
Answer: protection and promotion of the welfare of the people of Texas
by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the state is
competent to practice safely
◉ Nursing ethics.
Answer: - central moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in
their practice
- expressed in the Code of Ethics for Nurses
◉ Texas Nurse Practice Act (NPA).
Answer: - Chapter 301 of the Texas Occupations Code (TOC)
,-creates TX BON & defines its responsibilities
◉ TX Board of Nursing (BON) regulates nursing -.
Answer: - education
- licensure
- practice
◉ TX NPA CH 301 adresses the -.
Answer: - duties of TX BON
- requirements for licensure & renewal
- practices for licensed RNs (ex: supervision of LVNs, refusing
mandatory overtime)
- reporting violations & patient care concerns to BON
- prohibited practices & disciplinary actions
- enforcement & penalties for violations
- anesthesia in outpatient settings
◉ Steps for new grad nurses who studied in US to get their initial (lst)
license in TX:.
Answer: - criminal background check
- submit application & fee
- verify completion of approved nursing program (conferment of degree)
- pass NCLEX
- pass jurisprudence exam with a score of 75% or higher
, ◉ How long can you practice nursing with a temporary license?.
Answer: 120 days
◉ Who is exempted from obtaining temporary authorization?.
Answer: new grads who have previously failed their NCLEX are
ineligible for temporary authorization to work
◉ Steps for new grad nurses who graduated from nursing programs
outside of the US to get their initial (lst) license in TX:.
Answer: - criminal background check
- submit application & fee
- provide transcript from country of education and an English
proficiency test acceptable to the Board.
- verify completion of approved nursing program (conferment of degree)
- pass NCLEX
- pass jurisprudence exam with a score of 75% or higher
◉ accustomized permit.
Answer: - applicant who meets requierments may apply for this permit
- allows nurse to practice under direct supervision
◉ Licensure by Endorsement Requirements.
Answer: - graduated from nursing program
