What is the mission of the Texas BON - Answer-Protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in this state is competent to practice safely.
The board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the ...
Nursing jurisprudence Exam Questions
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What is the mission of the Texas BON - Answer-Protect and promote the welfare of the
people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in this state
is competent to practice safely.
The board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the
approval of nursing educational programs.
This mission, derived from the nursing practice act, supersedes the interest of any
individual, the nursing profession, or any special interest group
What is the difference between BON and professional associations - Answer-BON:
Represents people of Texas
***CAN NOT LOBBY THE LEGISLATURE
does not regulate practice settings
PA:
Represents their members
**DO LOBBY THE LEGISLATURE
Efforts to improve work conditions and benefits for nurses
What is the regulations for continuing education - Answer-Must complete 20 hrs in 2
years
First time renewal is exempt
CE hours must be in area of practice
Keep records for 4 yrs
What are the rules for ETHICAL CONDUCT - Answer-honesty: accurate and reliable
documentation
Accountability: knowing actions and side effects of meds
Trustworthiness: Following proper procedure when securing patient valuables
Reliability: keeping up with continuing education requirements
Integrity: accepting accountability for your own actions
What are the rules for PROFESSIONAL CHARACTER - Answer-Distinguish right from
wrong
Think and act rationally
Keep promises and honor obligations
Be accountable for own behavior
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