Nursing Jurisprudence questions with
complete answers
Primary resources for state law - ANSWER: Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER: Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in
a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
Disclosure of Criminal Behavior - ANSWER: Must report any past criminal behavior or
pending charges
complete answers
Primary resources for state law - ANSWER: Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - ANSWER: Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in
a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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 - ANSWER: 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
Disclosure of Criminal Behavior - ANSWER: Must report any past criminal behavior or
pending charges
