Certification Study Guide with Certified for Accuracy
Answers 2025/2026
Not abandonment - correct answer resignation without notice- assuming
shift has been completed
Refusal to work additional shifts either doubles or extra shifts on days off
Floating to an unfamiliar area - correct answer always responsible for
providing safe patient care
May request training prior to having to float
May invoke safe harbor
May refuse assignment
What do i do if i question safety of assignment? - correct answer 1st- clear
about what you are being asked to do
2nd- consider what can change during assignment
3rd- state concern to person making assignment, brainstorm ways to
modify
4th- listen to response
Disciplinary action - correct answer chemical dependency
Alcohol dependency
Mental illness
Even some prescription drugs
,Red flags - correct answer lack of energy
Frequent absenses
Spike in pt. Need for pain meds
Lateness to work
Red eyes
No/unusal documentaion
Frequently stands behind other nurses signing out meds
Unprofessional conduct - correct answer drug diversion
Unsafe practice
Failure to pay student loans
Dismissal peer assistance program
Drug related actions
Criminal conduct
Board process for investigating complaints - correct answer nurse notified
of investigation and invited to respond
Investigator gathers and reviews evidence
Decision made by board
Nurse's responsibility during investigation - correct answer respond
promptly to all requests
Keep contact information current
Fee free to contact investigator
Do not ignore any mail from bon
, Types of nurse remediation - correct answer remedial education
-classes specific to issue
Supervision
-work under direct/indirect supervis.
Work environment
-stable environment not home health
Losing license is not uncommon
Filing a complaint against another nurse - correct answer any 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 nursing jurisprudence exam - correct answer exam based on
np/bon rules/regulations
50 questions
75% or >
Must pass prior to taking nclex