TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Is the NPA the same in all 50 states ? Answer: No
◍ What does the NPA define ? Answer: It creates the BON and
defines its responsibility for regulating nursing education , licensure
and practice
◍ What is the Nurse Licensure Compact ? Answer: An agreement
that allows mutual recognition of a nursing license between member
states in the USA
◍ What is the major advantage of the compact ? Answer: It allows
nurses to have one multi-state license , with the ability to practice in
both their home state and other compact states
◍ What are the requirements to obtain a RN license in TX ? Answer:
Pass criminal background, submit sworn application ,and pass BON
exam ( NCLEX)
◍ What is the process called for obtaining a license in another state ?
Answer: Endorsement
, ◍ What is required for a nurse in Texas to renew her license?
Answer: Proof and continuing education and no criminal record
◍ How often do you renew license ? Answer: Every 2 years
◍ What is the purpose of the BON ? Answer: To protect and
promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each
person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent
to practice safely.
◍ How are members of the BON selected and what type of
backgrounds do they have ? Answer: Appointed by the governor with
the advice and consent of the senate. They do not have to be in the
medical field to sit on the BON
◍ What does the BON do ? Answer: -Enforcement of the NPA
-adopt rules and regulations to implement NPA
-Investigation/disciplinary process
-Deny, revoke, suspend license
-Remedial activity
-Approval of educational programs
All levels
-Licensure of nurses ( LVN and RN )
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ Is the NPA the same in all 50 states ? Answer: No
◍ What does the NPA define ? Answer: It creates the BON and
defines its responsibility for regulating nursing education , licensure
and practice
◍ What is the Nurse Licensure Compact ? Answer: An agreement
that allows mutual recognition of a nursing license between member
states in the USA
◍ What is the major advantage of the compact ? Answer: It allows
nurses to have one multi-state license , with the ability to practice in
both their home state and other compact states
◍ What are the requirements to obtain a RN license in TX ? Answer:
Pass criminal background, submit sworn application ,and pass BON
exam ( NCLEX)
◍ What is the process called for obtaining a license in another state ?
Answer: Endorsement
, ◍ What is required for a nurse in Texas to renew her license?
Answer: Proof and continuing education and no criminal record
◍ How often do you renew license ? Answer: Every 2 years
◍ What is the purpose of the BON ? Answer: To protect and
promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each
person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas is competent
to practice safely.
◍ How are members of the BON selected and what type of
backgrounds do they have ? Answer: Appointed by the governor with
the advice and consent of the senate. They do not have to be in the
medical field to sit on the BON
◍ What does the BON do ? Answer: -Enforcement of the NPA
-adopt rules and regulations to implement NPA
-Investigation/disciplinary process
-Deny, revoke, suspend license
-Remedial activity
-Approval of educational programs
All levels
-Licensure of nurses ( LVN and RN )
