Primary resources for state law -CORRECT ANS-Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence -CORRECT ANS-Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare
setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT 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
Chapter 301 NPA -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT 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 -CORRECT ANS-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 -CORRECT ANS-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