Nursing Jurisprudence 2022-2023- Questions and
Answers
Primary resources for state law - -Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
-Nursing Jurisprudence - -Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting.
-Texas Nurse Practice Acts - -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 - -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
-Chapter 301 NPA - -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 - -Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
1
, Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
-Professional Associations - -Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
-Licensure and Regulation - -Temporary Permit
-GN permit expires in 75 days
-When pass/fail NCLEX
Renew Online
-60 days prior to expiration BON will send card
Continuing Education
-20 hours in 2 years
-Fist time renewal exempt
-CE hours in area of practice
-Keep records for 4 years
-Initial Licensure by Examination - -Must submit criminal background check
Submit a sworn application fee
Verify completion of an approved nursing edu.
Pass NCLEX
Pass NJE with 75%>, NPA/BON rules, 50Q
2
Answers
Primary resources for state law - -Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
-Nursing Jurisprudence - -Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a
healthcare setting.
-Texas Nurse Practice Acts - -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 - -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
-Chapter 301 NPA - -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 - -Represent the people of Texas
Can't lobby the legislature
1
, Does not regulate practice settings
-Licensing
-Enforcement Services
-Audit of CE
-Information Services
-Professional Associations - -Represent their members
Do lobby legislature
Efforts to improve work cond/benef for nurses
-Job referral services
-Legal Referral
-Salary Q
-Co-Worker Disputes
-Employment issues
-Licensure and Regulation - -Temporary Permit
-GN permit expires in 75 days
-When pass/fail NCLEX
Renew Online
-60 days prior to expiration BON will send card
Continuing Education
-20 hours in 2 years
-Fist time renewal exempt
-CE hours in area of practice
-Keep records for 4 years
-Initial Licensure by Examination - -Must submit criminal background check
Submit a sworn application fee
Verify completion of an approved nursing edu.
Pass NCLEX
Pass NJE with 75%>, NPA/BON rules, 50Q
2
