Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Complete With Questions

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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

-Minor class C misdemeaners 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