TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2024
WITH QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
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
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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 condition/benefit for nurses
-Job referral services -Legal Referral 2 / 4
-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 3 / 4
-Minor class C misdemeanors excluded (parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking)
Five Categories of Trust by BON - ANSWER-Honesty Accountability Trustworthiness Reliability Integrity
Good Professional Character - ANSWER-Distinguish right from wrong Think and act rationally Keep promises and honor obligations Be accountable for own behavior Promptly disclose facts that could enhance health of pt. and protect from harm
Professional boundaries - ANSWER-Must recognize/maintain professional boundaries -Do or say nothing that can't be documented
Violations -Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Financial exploitation
Nursing Peer Review - ANSWER-Separate from BON review Confidential (incident based or Safe harbor)
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