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Primary resources for state law 
Texas Board of Nursing 
Nursing Practice Acts 
 
 
 
Nursing Jurisprudence 
Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. 
 
 
 
Texas Nurse Practice Acts 
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 
Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...
Renew License; 30 days grace period 
2 years 
 
 
 
Texas Medical Malpractice Act 
Does not require insurance to practice; must notify within 30 days of malpractice suit 
 
 
 
CME credits over 2 years 
48 credits; residents/fellows (6months prior), specialists (36months prior) meet their CME for 2 years; 
 
 
 
Change practice address; ER contact 
30 days within move; 45 days within change 
 
 
 
Retired >2yr 
Demonstrate Competency; evaluations, practice proctors, mini-residency/fellowships...
Jurisprudence 
The science or philosophy of law 
 
 
 
Sources of Law 
- Constitutional Law 
Federal 
State 
- Statutory Law 
Federal 
State 
- Common Law 
- Administrative Law 
 
 
 
Criminal Law 
Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general. 
 
 
 
Civil Law 
Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often results in the payment of money. 
 
 
 
Different Burden of Proo...
CNO MISSION 
regulating nursing in the public interest 
 
 
 
2 documents that provide the legislative framework for regulating nursing in Ontario: 
1. Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 
2. Nursing Act, 1991 
 
 
 
4 regulatory functions: 
1. practice standards. 
2. entry to practice. 
3. quality Assurance Program. 
4. enforcing standards 
 
 
 
5 statutory committeess 
1. Discipline 
2. Fitness to Practice 
3. Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports 
4. Quality Assurance 
5. Registration 
 
 
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chapter 301 of the Texas occupations code contains the law which ____the board of nursing examiners and _____it's responsibility for regulating nursing education licensure or and practice. 
Create; defines 
 
 
 
Chapter 303 relates to nursing ____review. 
Peer 
 
 
 
chapter 304 relates to the nurse ____compact. 
Licensure 
 
 
 
The board gives you ____and can take it away. 
License 
 
 
 
Chapter 301, 303, 304 of the code define nursing practice and give the board the authority to make rules...
Primary resources for state law 
Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts 
 
 
 
Nursing Jurisprudence 
Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting 
 
 
 
Texas Nurse Practice Acts 
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 
Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...
Jurisprudence 
The science or philosophy of law 
 
 
 
Sources of Law 
- Constitutional Law 
Federal 
State 
- Statutory Law 
Federal 
State 
- Common Law 
- Administrative Law 
 
 
 
Criminal Law 
Federal or state government is attempting to deprive an individual of life or liberty for something the law considers an offense against society in general. 
 
 
 
Civil Law 
Seeks to resolve disputes between private parties, which often results in the payment of money. 
 
 
 
Different Burden of Proo...
Facts about the Exam 
2 hours long 
Must pass with 75% 
Minimum of 50 questions 
 
 
 
Topics covered on the exam 
Nursing Licensure and Regulation in Texas 
 
Nursing Ethics 
Nursing Practice 
Nursing Peer Review 
Disciplinary Action 
 
 
 
The Mission of The Board of Nursing 
To protect the People of Texas 
 
 
 
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 prio...
NPA 
Nurse Practice Act 
 
 
 
Nurse Practice Act 
statute encacted by state legislature (STATUTORY LAW) that legally defines the unique role of the nurse and differentiates it from other health care practitioners, such as physicians. 
 
 
 
each state 
is unique 
 
 
 
what creates the board of nursing? 
NPA 
 
 
 
primary function of NPA 
to protect and promote the welfare of the public 
 
 
 
Types of Law 
Statutory 
Common 
 
 
 
Statutory Law 
NPA-legally defines the unique role of nurse an...
define terminology commonly used in discussions about ethical issues 
advance directive- a written statement of a persons wishes about how he or she would like health care decisions to be made if he or she ever loses the ability to make such decisions independently 
 
bioethical issues- subjects that raise concerns of right and wrong in matters involving human life (eg euthanasia, abortion) 
 
bioethics- ethics concerning life 
 
durable power of attorney for health care- a document that allows ...