RNSG 2435 Nursing Jurisprudence
1. Nursing Ju- "the application of the principles of law as they relate to
risprudence the practice of nursing, to the obligations of nurses to their
patients, and to the relations of nurses with each other and
with other health care professionals" (Medical Dictionary,
2009 Farlex and Partners).
2. Texas Nursing Our primary resources for State law includes:
Laws and Rules •Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
•Nursing Practice Act (NPA)
•Helpful Links:
•Rules and Regulations
•Rules Changes/Proposed Rules
•Position Statements
3. Nurse Practice The NPA sets forth specific requirements to practice nurs-
Act (NPA) ing in each state. The NPA is a statute that defines, in
general terms, the practice of registered nurses, advance
practice nurses, midwives, certified nurse anesthetists,
and licensed practical nurses.
•Defines nursing and the boundaries of the scope of nurs-
ing practice
•Identifies types of licenses and titles
•States the requirements for licensure
•Protects titles
•Identifies the grounds for disciplinary action (NCBSN,
2015)
4. The Mission of •The mission of the Texas Board of Nursing ("BON" or
the TBON "Board") is 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.
•
•The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the
practice of nursing and the approval of nursing educational
programs.
•
•This mission, derived from the Nursing Practice Act, su-
, RNSG 2435 Nursing Jurisprudence
persedes the interest of "any individual, the nursing pro-
fession, or any special interest group." (Texas Board of
Nursing)
5. NPA: Chapter 301 There are numerous sections of Chapter 301, addressing:
•How the board is appointed, it's general powers and
duties
•Public interest information and complaint procedures
•License requirements
•License renewal
•Practice by license holder, such as supervision of vo-
cational nurse, policies applicable to nurses employed
by medical and dental units, and refusal of mandatory
overtime
•Reporting violations and patient care concerns
•Prohibited practices and disciplinary actions
•Other penalties and enforcement provisions
•Anesthesia in outpatient setting
•Corrective action proceeding
6. BON VS. Profes- Board of Nursing
sional Organiza- •Represent people of Texas
tions •Can not lobby the legislature (may educate)
•Does not regulate practice settings
-Services: Licensing, Enforcement Services, Audit of CE,
Information Services
Professional Associations
•Represent their members
•Do lobby the legislature
•Efforts to improve work conditions and benefits for nurses
NOT BON SERVICES: Job Referral Services, Legal Re-
ferral, Salary Question, Co-worker disputes, Employment
issues
7. BON Basic Nurs- Standard 217.11 Education Preparation
ing Education •Section 1 - all nurses
•Section 2 - RNs
, RNSG 2435 Nursing Jurisprudence
•Section 3 - LVNs
•Section 4 - APRN
Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs)
•Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Judgment of New Graduate
Nurse
•Incorporated into Grayson Curriculum
•Used during New Hire Orientation
8. Licensure & Reg- Temporary Permit
ulation -GN permit expires in 75 days
-When pass/fail NCLEX
Renew Online
-60 days prior to expiration BON will send card
Continuing Education (CE)
-20 hours in 2 years
-Fist time renewal exempt
-CE hours must be in area of practice
-Keep records for 4 years
9. BON Disclosure Rule 213.28
of Criminal Be- •BON believes that criminal behavior is highly relevant to
havior individuals' fitness to practice nursing (public trust)
•Must report any past criminal behavior or pending
charges
•Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded
--Parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking
10. BON Ethical Con- Five categories of trust cited by BON
duct
1. Honesty
-Accurate and reliable documentation
2. Accountability
-Knowing actions and side effects of medications
3. Trustworthiness
-Following proper procedure when securing patient valu-
1. Nursing Ju- "the application of the principles of law as they relate to
risprudence the practice of nursing, to the obligations of nurses to their
patients, and to the relations of nurses with each other and
with other health care professionals" (Medical Dictionary,
2009 Farlex and Partners).
2. Texas Nursing Our primary resources for State law includes:
Laws and Rules •Texas Board of Nursing (BON)
•Nursing Practice Act (NPA)
•Helpful Links:
•Rules and Regulations
•Rules Changes/Proposed Rules
•Position Statements
3. Nurse Practice The NPA sets forth specific requirements to practice nurs-
Act (NPA) ing in each state. The NPA is a statute that defines, in
general terms, the practice of registered nurses, advance
practice nurses, midwives, certified nurse anesthetists,
and licensed practical nurses.
•Defines nursing and the boundaries of the scope of nurs-
ing practice
•Identifies types of licenses and titles
•States the requirements for licensure
•Protects titles
•Identifies the grounds for disciplinary action (NCBSN,
2015)
4. The Mission of •The mission of the Texas Board of Nursing ("BON" or
the TBON "Board") is 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.
•
•The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the
practice of nursing and the approval of nursing educational
programs.
•
•This mission, derived from the Nursing Practice Act, su-
, RNSG 2435 Nursing Jurisprudence
persedes the interest of "any individual, the nursing pro-
fession, or any special interest group." (Texas Board of
Nursing)
5. NPA: Chapter 301 There are numerous sections of Chapter 301, addressing:
•How the board is appointed, it's general powers and
duties
•Public interest information and complaint procedures
•License requirements
•License renewal
•Practice by license holder, such as supervision of vo-
cational nurse, policies applicable to nurses employed
by medical and dental units, and refusal of mandatory
overtime
•Reporting violations and patient care concerns
•Prohibited practices and disciplinary actions
•Other penalties and enforcement provisions
•Anesthesia in outpatient setting
•Corrective action proceeding
6. BON VS. Profes- Board of Nursing
sional Organiza- •Represent people of Texas
tions •Can not lobby the legislature (may educate)
•Does not regulate practice settings
-Services: Licensing, Enforcement Services, Audit of CE,
Information Services
Professional Associations
•Represent their members
•Do lobby the legislature
•Efforts to improve work conditions and benefits for nurses
NOT BON SERVICES: Job Referral Services, Legal Re-
ferral, Salary Question, Co-worker disputes, Employment
issues
7. BON Basic Nurs- Standard 217.11 Education Preparation
ing Education •Section 1 - all nurses
•Section 2 - RNs
, RNSG 2435 Nursing Jurisprudence
•Section 3 - LVNs
•Section 4 - APRN
Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs)
•Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, Judgment of New Graduate
Nurse
•Incorporated into Grayson Curriculum
•Used during New Hire Orientation
8. Licensure & Reg- Temporary Permit
ulation -GN permit expires in 75 days
-When pass/fail NCLEX
Renew Online
-60 days prior to expiration BON will send card
Continuing Education (CE)
-20 hours in 2 years
-Fist time renewal exempt
-CE hours must be in area of practice
-Keep records for 4 years
9. BON Disclosure Rule 213.28
of Criminal Be- •BON believes that criminal behavior is highly relevant to
havior individuals' fitness to practice nursing (public trust)
•Must report any past criminal behavior or pending
charges
•Minor class C misdemeanors are excluded
--Parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking
10. BON Ethical Con- Five categories of trust cited by BON
duct
1. Honesty
-Accurate and reliable documentation
2. Accountability
-Knowing actions and side effects of medications
3. Trustworthiness
-Following proper procedure when securing patient valu-
