TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
What is the purpose of the nurse practice acts ? - ANS To protect and promote the welfare of
the 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 ? - ANS No
What does the NPA define ? - ANS It creates the BON and defines its responsibility for
regulating nursing education , licensure and practice
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact ? - ANS An agreement that allows mutual recognition
of a nursing license between member states in the USA
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What is the major advantage of the compact ? - ANS 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 ? - ANS Pass criminal background,
submit sworn application ,and pass BON exam ( NCLEX)
What is the process called for obtaining a license in another state ? - ANS Endorsement
What is required for a nurse in Texas to renew her license? - ANS Proof and continuing
education and no criminal record
How often do you renew license ? - ANS Every 2 years
What is the purpose of the BON ? - ANS 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 ? -
ANS 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 ? - ANS -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 )
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND UPDATED)
What is the purpose of the nurse practice acts ? - ANS To protect and promote the welfare of
the 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 ? - ANS No
What does the NPA define ? - ANS It creates the BON and defines its responsibility for
regulating nursing education , licensure and practice
What is the Nurse Licensure Compact ? - ANS An agreement that allows mutual recognition
of a nursing license between member states in the USA
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, What is the major advantage of the compact ? - ANS 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 ? - ANS Pass criminal background,
submit sworn application ,and pass BON exam ( NCLEX)
What is the process called for obtaining a license in another state ? - ANS Endorsement
What is required for a nurse in Texas to renew her license? - ANS Proof and continuing
education and no criminal record
How often do you renew license ? - ANS Every 2 years
What is the purpose of the BON ? - ANS 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 ? -
ANS 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 ? - ANS -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 )
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
