TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Primary resources for state law - ANS Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANS Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANS 301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
Texas BON Mission Statement - ANS Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
-Protects the interest of the public
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Chapter 301 NPA - ANS How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions
Other penalties and enforcement previsions
Anesthesia in outpatient settings
Corrective action proceeding
Board of Nursing - ANS Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
Professional Associations - ANS Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work condition/benefit for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
Primary resources for state law - ANS Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANS Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANS 301
-BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice
303
-Regulates nursing peer review
304
-Relates to nursing Licensure compact
Texas BON Mission Statement - ANS Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by
ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.
-Protects the interest of the public
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Chapter 301 NPA - ANS How board is appointed
General powers/duties
License requirements/renewal
Practice by holder
Reporting violations and patient care concerns
Prohibited practices/disciplinary actions
Other penalties and enforcement previsions
Anesthesia in outpatient settings
Corrective action proceeding
Board of Nursing - ANS Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
Professional Associations - ANS Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work condition/benefit for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
