N4: Exam 3 - Nursing Jurisprudence
What is nursing jurisprudence? 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? moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in their practice
The mission of TBON is to protect and promote welfare of: the people
Nursing Jurisprudence Exam 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? Professional organizations
Who represents the people of Texas? Texas BON
Who cannot lobby legislature? Texas BON
Who regulates practice settings to improve work Professional associations
conditions and benefits for nurses?
, TBON services: licensing, enforcement services, audit of CEUs, information services
Non-BON services: job referrals, legal referrals, salary questions, co-worker disputes,
employment issues
TBON Licensing: GN permit lasts for 75 days or until pass/fail of NCLEX
TBON Licensing: Notification of license renewal You will receive postcard 60 days prior
TBON Licensing: Continuing Education 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 -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: # of questions: 75 minimum, 265 maximum
test is adaptive to knowledge base.
TBON ID regulation 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) You must report any past criminal behavior or pending
changes. Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded (ex.
parking tickets)
Five categories of trust cited by BON: 1. Honesty (ex. accurate/reliable documentation)
2. Accountability (ex. knowing actions/SE of meds)
3. Trustworthiness (ex. following proper procedure with pt valuables)
4. Reliability (ex. keeping up with CEUs)
5.Integrity (ex. accepting accountability of own actions)
Good professional character means: -distinguish right from wrong
-think and act prudently
-keep promises / honor obligations
-be accountable
-promptly disclose info to enhance pt health/protect from harm
-have courage, temperance, liberality, wittiness, modesty, greatness of soul, good
temper, gentleness, and be aggreable
What is nursing jurisprudence? 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? moral values, duties, and commitments of nurses in their practice
The mission of TBON is to protect and promote welfare of: the people
Nursing Jurisprudence Exam 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? Professional organizations
Who represents the people of Texas? Texas BON
Who cannot lobby legislature? Texas BON
Who regulates practice settings to improve work Professional associations
conditions and benefits for nurses?
, TBON services: licensing, enforcement services, audit of CEUs, information services
Non-BON services: job referrals, legal referrals, salary questions, co-worker disputes,
employment issues
TBON Licensing: GN permit lasts for 75 days or until pass/fail of NCLEX
TBON Licensing: Notification of license renewal You will receive postcard 60 days prior
TBON Licensing: Continuing Education 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 -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: # of questions: 75 minimum, 265 maximum
test is adaptive to knowledge base.
TBON ID regulation 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) You must report any past criminal behavior or pending
changes. Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded (ex.
parking tickets)
Five categories of trust cited by BON: 1. Honesty (ex. accurate/reliable documentation)
2. Accountability (ex. knowing actions/SE of meds)
3. Trustworthiness (ex. following proper procedure with pt valuables)
4. Reliability (ex. keeping up with CEUs)
5.Integrity (ex. accepting accountability of own actions)
Good professional character means: -distinguish right from wrong
-think and act prudently
-keep promises / honor obligations
-be accountable
-promptly disclose info to enhance pt health/protect from harm
-have courage, temperance, liberality, wittiness, modesty, greatness of soul, good
temper, gentleness, and be aggreable
