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Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Guide: Rules, Regulations & Ethics, Exams of Nursing

This document offers a thorough overview of the texas nursing jurisprudence exam (nje), covering key aspects of the texas nurse practice act (npa), board of nursing (bon) rules, and ethical considerations in nursing practice. it provides a detailed breakdown of exam content, including questions and answers related to licensure, continuing education, professional boundaries, delegation, peer review, and disciplinary actions. the guide is invaluable for nursing students preparing for the nje and for practicing nurses seeking to refresh their knowledge of texas nursing regulations.

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TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025-2026.
VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS. GUARANTEED A+
Primary resources for state law - Correct answer-Texas Board of Nursing
Nursing Practice Acts
Nursing Jurisprudence - Correct answer-Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses
function in a healthcare setting.
Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Represent their members
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TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2025-2026.

VERIFIED QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE

SOLUTIONS. GUARANTEED A+

Primary resources for state law - Correct answer-Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence - Correct answer-Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. Texas Nurse Practice Acts - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competentto practice safely.
  • Protects the interest of the public Chapter 301 NPA - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct 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 - Correct answer-Must submit criminal backgroundcheck 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 - Correct answer-Must report any past criminal behavioror pending charges
  • Minor class C misdemeaners excluded (parking tickets, speeding tickets, jaywalking) Five Categories of Trust by BON - Correct answer-Honesty Accountability Trustworthiness Reliability Integrity Good Professional Character - Correct answer-Distinguish right from wrongThink and act rationally Keep promises and honor obligationsBe accountable for own behavior Promptly disclose facts that could enhance health of pt. and protect from harm
  • Clarify any questionable orders Step 3 - Correct answer-Is it supported by nursing research?
  • EBP Step 4 - Correct answer-Do you possess the required knowledge and competency tocarry out the act? Step 5 - Correct answer-Would a reasonable and prudent nurse perform this activity inthis setting? Step 6 - Correct answer-Are you prepared to accept the consequences of your actions? Prohibited Delegation Tasks - Correct answer-Nursing assessmentsPlan of care Professional Judgement/Intervention Responsibility for initial teaching Medication administration, IV fluids as well
  • Prohibited in acute care settings
  • may be delegated in independent living situations Minor Incident - Correct answer-Conduct that does not indicate the nurses continuing to practice professional nursing poses a risk fo harm to the pt. or other person Exclusion to Minor Incident Rule - Correct answer-A nurse involved in a MI does notneed to reported to BOn unless...
  • Creates sig. risk fo physical, emotinal, financial harm
  • Lacks a consiencious approach for accontability
  • Lacks knowl. and compet. and not easily remediat
  • Pattern of multiple minor incidents
  • 5 minor incidents in a 12 month period must bereported to peer review NEVER a Minor Incident - Correct answer-Error contributed to pt. death/serious harm Criminal conduct Serious violation (theft, faud, pt. abuse, exploiting) Impairment/suspected impairment by chem. dep. IBPR Due Process Rights - Correct answer-Facility must have policies in place for PRPR committee must comply with req. Nuse must receive notice/ opportunity to review documents/submit a response Nurse may hire own attorney Nurse will get feedback after decision Nurse will have a chance to respond

Safe Harbor Peer Review - Correct answer-Allows a nurse to accept an assignment andprovide best care without fear of licensure action if there is a practice error.

  • Does not protect civil rights
  • Before refusing assignment must recog. pt is 1st May refuse an assignemt if lack basic knowlege/ability to render care Safe Harbor - Correct answer-Must be invoked BEFORE care givenOr anytime assignment has changed and pt may be in harm
  • Must notify in writing
  • Supervisor can't refuse
  • May use quick req form to make initial req.
  • Comprehensive request must be completed before leaving work setting Quick Request Form - Correct answer-Written on blank piece of paper but must include
  • Name/Signature
  • Date/Time of request
  • Location of where it is to be completed
  • Name of person making assignent
  • Brief expalnation of why safe harbor is being req. Chain after Safe Harbor Nurse completion - Correct answer-Nurse supervisor/administrator who gave assignm. Nurse adminstrator Peer Review Committee Physician who reviews med reasonableness Nurse administrator who reviews PR fidnigns Nurse who initiated request Mandatory Overtime - Correct answer-Making you work extra shifts, you have the rightto refuse. NOT when
  • Emergency diasasters
  • Ongoing procedure requires nurses presence
  • Certain emergencies Take Mandatory Overtime Concerns to - Correct answer-Unit manager Staffing Committee DSHS-if not addressed internally Nurses duty is always - Correct answer-In the best interest of the patient Patient Abandonment - Correct answer-NPA/BON do not define abandonment

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 rulesneeds 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 Eligible to test about 10 days after application to BON 2 hours to complete exam May retest if not successful Home State License - Correct answer-Nurse must be licensed in state in which he/she permanently resides
  • if you move you have 30 days to change your license over. Party State License - Correct answer-Other states belong to the compact nurse maypractice in any party state on his/her home state license