Texas Board of Nursing | Questions and answers |
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What is the purpose of the nurse To protect and promote the welfare of the
practice acts ? people of Texas by ensuring that each person
holding a license as a nurse in this state is
competent to practice safely
-Defines the term "RN" and who may use it
Protected
-Sets requirements for licensure ( Background
check ,----obtain a degree from accredited
school
, pay fee, )
-Describes professional nursing duties
-Specifies grounds for disciplinary action
Is the NPA the same in all 50 states ? No
What does the NPA define ? It creates the BON and defines its responsibility for
regulating nursing education , licensure and
practice
What is the Nurse An agreement that allows mutual recognition of a
Licensure Compact ? nursing license between member states in the USA
, What is the major advantage of the It allows nurses to have one multi-state license ,
compact ? with the ability to practice in both their home state
and other compact states
What are the requirements to obtain Pass criminal background, submit sworn application
a RN license in TX ? ,and pass BON exam ( NCLEX)
What is the process called for Endorsement
obtaining a license in another state
?
What is required for a nurse in Texas Proof and continuing education and no criminal
to renew her license? record
How often do you renew license ? Every 2 years
What is the purpose of the BON ? 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 Appointed by the governor with the advice and
selected and what type of consent of the senate. They do not have to be
backgrounds do they have ? in the medical field to sit on the BON
What does the BON do ? -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 )
2025/2026
Save
What is the purpose of the nurse To protect and promote the welfare of the
practice acts ? people of Texas by ensuring that each person
holding a license as a nurse in this state is
competent to practice safely
-Defines the term "RN" and who may use it
Protected
-Sets requirements for licensure ( Background
check ,----obtain a degree from accredited
school
, pay fee, )
-Describes professional nursing duties
-Specifies grounds for disciplinary action
Is the NPA the same in all 50 states ? No
What does the NPA define ? It creates the BON and defines its responsibility for
regulating nursing education , licensure and
practice
What is the Nurse An agreement that allows mutual recognition of a
Licensure Compact ? nursing license between member states in the USA
, What is the major advantage of the It allows nurses to have one multi-state license ,
compact ? with the ability to practice in both their home state
and other compact states
What are the requirements to obtain Pass criminal background, submit sworn application
a RN license in TX ? ,and pass BON exam ( NCLEX)
What is the process called for Endorsement
obtaining a license in another state
?
What is required for a nurse in Texas Proof and continuing education and no criminal
to renew her license? record
How often do you renew license ? Every 2 years
What is the purpose of the BON ? 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 Appointed by the governor with the advice and
selected and what type of consent of the senate. They do not have to be
backgrounds do they have ? in the medical field to sit on the BON
What does the BON do ? -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 )
