NEBRASKA Nursing Jurisprudence Practice Exam
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES 2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is required to obtain a nursing license in Nebraska?
A. Completion of high school
B. Graduation from an approved nursing program
C. One year of nursing experience
D. CPR certification
Rationale: Nebraska requires graduation from a Board-approved nursing program
to be eligible for licensure.
2. How often must a Nebraska RN renew their license?
A. Annually
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
Rationale: In Nebraska, RN licenses must be renewed every 2 years, by October 31
of even-numbered years.
,3. Which of the following actions could result in disciplinary action by the
Nebraska Board of Nursing?
A. Practicing without a valid license
B. Administering vaccines in a clinic
C. Referring a patient for home health
D. Completing continuing education
Rationale: Practicing without a valid license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act
and grounds for discipline.
4. What is the minimum continuing competency requirement for license
renewal in Nebraska?
A. 10 contact hours annually
B. No requirement if practicing
C. 15 hours of ethics training
D. One of the Board-approved continued competency requirements must be
met
Rationale: Nebraska requires nurses to meet one of several continued competency
requirements during each renewal period.
5. Who has the authority to define the scope of nursing practice in Nebraska?
A. The American Nurses Association
B. The Nebraska Board of Nursing
, C. The U.S. Department of Health
D. The Governor of Nebraska
Rationale: The Nebraska Board of Nursing has the legal authority to define and
enforce scope of practice.
6. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct under Nebraska
law?
A. Calling in sick
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Refusing an assignment
D. Seeking assistance during a procedure
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious violation and constitutes
unprofessional conduct.
7. Which document legally defines nursing practice in Nebraska?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. Employment contract
C. Nebraska Nurse Practice Act
D. Facility policy manual
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act provides the legal definition and scope of
nursing practice in Nebraska.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES 2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
1. Which of the following is required to obtain a nursing license in Nebraska?
A. Completion of high school
B. Graduation from an approved nursing program
C. One year of nursing experience
D. CPR certification
Rationale: Nebraska requires graduation from a Board-approved nursing program
to be eligible for licensure.
2. How often must a Nebraska RN renew their license?
A. Annually
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
Rationale: In Nebraska, RN licenses must be renewed every 2 years, by October 31
of even-numbered years.
,3. Which of the following actions could result in disciplinary action by the
Nebraska Board of Nursing?
A. Practicing without a valid license
B. Administering vaccines in a clinic
C. Referring a patient for home health
D. Completing continuing education
Rationale: Practicing without a valid license is a violation of the Nurse Practice Act
and grounds for discipline.
4. What is the minimum continuing competency requirement for license
renewal in Nebraska?
A. 10 contact hours annually
B. No requirement if practicing
C. 15 hours of ethics training
D. One of the Board-approved continued competency requirements must be
met
Rationale: Nebraska requires nurses to meet one of several continued competency
requirements during each renewal period.
5. Who has the authority to define the scope of nursing practice in Nebraska?
A. The American Nurses Association
B. The Nebraska Board of Nursing
, C. The U.S. Department of Health
D. The Governor of Nebraska
Rationale: The Nebraska Board of Nursing has the legal authority to define and
enforce scope of practice.
6. Which of the following is considered unprofessional conduct under Nebraska
law?
A. Calling in sick
B. Falsifying patient records
C. Refusing an assignment
D. Seeking assistance during a procedure
Rationale: Falsifying patient records is a serious violation and constitutes
unprofessional conduct.
7. Which document legally defines nursing practice in Nebraska?
A. ANA Code of Ethics
B. Employment contract
C. Nebraska Nurse Practice Act
D. Facility policy manual
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act provides the legal definition and scope of
nursing practice in Nebraska.
