Texas Jurisprudence Exam
Facts about the Exam - Correct answer-2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
Topics covered on the exam - Correct answer-Nursing Licensure and Regulation in
Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
The Mission of The Board of Nursing - Correct answer-To protect the People of Texas
How does BON fulfill its mission? - Correct answer-1. Makes sure that RNs are
competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
What can BON do? - Correct answer-1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
What can professional Associations do? - Correct answer-1. Represent their members
in legislative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. - Correct answer-FALSE.
The BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a
resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer questions
about employment. - Correct answer-FALSE. The BON does not answer questions
about employment , so ask appropriate questions to the correct hospital. The BON also
does not regulate practice settings; it regulates nurses through their rules and
requirements.
NPA 301.251 - Correct answer-You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas
without a license
NPA 217.10 - Correct answer-Items required to be on your name badge
Facts about the Exam - Correct answer-2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
Topics covered on the exam - Correct answer-Nursing Licensure and Regulation in
Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
The Mission of The Board of Nursing - Correct answer-To protect the People of Texas
How does BON fulfill its mission? - Correct answer-1. Makes sure that RNs are
competent
2. Regulates the practice of nursing and approves of nursing education programs
3. Makes their mission a priority over anything else pertaining tol nursing
What can BON do? - Correct answer-1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
What can professional Associations do? - Correct answer-1. Represent their members
in legislative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
True or False: The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation. - Correct answer-FALSE.
The BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a
resource for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer questions
about employment. - Correct answer-FALSE. The BON does not answer questions
about employment , so ask appropriate questions to the correct hospital. The BON also
does not regulate practice settings; it regulates nurses through their rules and
requirements.
NPA 301.251 - Correct answer-You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas
without a license
NPA 217.10 - Correct answer-Items required to be on your name badge
