Texas Jurisprudence Exam
Questions and Verified Answers
1. Facts about the Exam: 2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
2. Topics covered on the exam: Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
3. The Mission of The Board of Nursing: To protect the People of Texas
4. How does BON fulfill its mission?: 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
5. What can BON do?: 1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
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, 6. What can professional Associations do?: 1. Represent their members in leg-
islative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
7. True or False The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation.: FALSE. The
BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a resource
for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
8. True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer
questions about employment.: 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.
9. NPA 301.251: You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a
license
10. NPA 217.10: Items required to be on your name badge
1. First name
2. Last name
3.Credentials
11. Temporary Permit Expires: 1. In 75 days
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Questions and Verified Answers
1. Facts about the Exam: 2 hours long
Must pass with 75%
Minimum of 50 questions
2. Topics covered on the exam: Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas
Nursing Ethics
Nursing Practice
Nursing Peer Review
Disciplinary Action
3. The Mission of The Board of Nursing: To protect the People of Texas
4. How does BON fulfill its mission?: 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
5. What can BON do?: 1. Represent the people of Texas
2.Ensure that RNs meet the standards of safe practice
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, 6. What can professional Associations do?: 1. Represent their members in leg-
islative, political, and policy matters
2. Provide leadership opportunities for members
3. Can lobby
7. True or False The Board of Nursing can lobby in legislation.: FALSE. The
BON cannot lobby, but nursing associations can. The Board of Nursing is a resource
for nurses but not a representative for nurses.
8. True or False: The Board of Nursing regulates practice settings and answer
questions about employment.: 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.
9. NPA 301.251: You cannot call yourself a nurse or practice in Texas without a
license
10. NPA 217.10: Items required to be on your name badge
1. First name
2. Last name
3.Credentials
11. Temporary Permit Expires: 1. In 75 days
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