Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam | Questions and Answers
Losing license is not uncommon
Filing a complaint against another nurse - ansAny violation of BON rules needs to be
reported
Must be written/signed by person making report
Include ID of nurse being reported
Contain any additional info required
All complaint information is confidential
Duty to pt. and mandatory reporting req.
Failure to report violation!
Texas BON Mission Statement - ansProtect 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 - ansHow 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 process for investigating complaints - ansNurse notified of investigation and
invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurses's responsibility during investigation - ansRespond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
, Types of Nurse Remediation - ansRemedial education
-Classes specific to issue
Supervision
-Work under direct/indirect supervision.
Work environment
-stable environment not home health
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam - ansExam based on NP/BON rules/regulations
50 Questions
75% or >
Must pass prior to taking NCLEX
Eligible to test about 10 days after application to BON
2 hours to complete exam
May retest if not successful
Losing license is not uncommon
Filing a complaint against another nurse - ansAny violation of BON rules needs to be
reported
Must be written/signed by person making report
Include ID of nurse being reported
Contain any additional info required
All complaint information is confidential
Duty to pt. and mandatory reporting req.
Failure to report violation!
Texas BON Mission Statement - ansProtect 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 - ansHow 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 process for investigating complaints - ansNurse notified of investigation and
invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurses's responsibility during investigation - ansRespond promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Feel free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from BON
, Types of Nurse Remediation - ansRemedial education
-Classes specific to issue
Supervision
-Work under direct/indirect supervision.
Work environment
-stable environment not home health
Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam - ansExam based on NP/BON rules/regulations
50 Questions
75% or >
Must pass prior to taking NCLEX
Eligible to test about 10 days after application to BON
2 hours to complete exam
May retest if not successful
