Texas Nursing Jurisprudence

How many days do you have to inform the TMB of a case of child abuse/neglect 48 hours How many days do you have to inform the TMB in issuing a birth certificate 5 days How many days do you have to inform the TMB of issuing a death certificate? 10 days How many days do you have to report to the TMB in the case of most communicable diseases? 7 days ( 1 day for TB or pertussis) How many days do you have to inform the TMB about supplying medical records? 15 days ...

Can a patient successfully sue a doctor if there is no physician-patient relationship? No If there is no prior physician-patient relationship, are you legally obliged to respond to a call from a patient for treatment? No Does being on call give rise to a physician-patient relationship? No How can one terminate a physician-patient relationship, without abandonment if there is ongoing treatment? 30 days written notice; must provide for emergency Does a physician's ...

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...

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...

quiz tips: guess 30 days for most deadlines quiz tips: guess 3rd degree felony if a crime sounds awful quiz tips: guess class A misdemeanor if a crime doesn't sound serious quiz tips: guess all of the above when available. avoid picking none of the above quiz tips: report child/elderly abuses to DFPS quiz tips: report licensing/malpractice issues to TMB, & almost everything else to DSHS DFPS = Texas department of family & protective services central place to r...

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...

Maintaining your Certificate Every two years (biennially) available 60-90 days prior to your expiration date Expired certificate You cannot practice as a respiratory therapist until you receive your renewal approval form from TMB Inactive Status applied through the advisory board - must renew inactive certificate each year for up to five years - if not active after 5years certificate will be cancelled. Return to active by applying to the board, paying app fee, verification form...

What are schedule 1, 2, 3 ,4, 5 drugs? Schedule 1 - no known use (e.g., heroin) Schedule 2 - very addictive (morphine, cocaine) Schedule 3 to 5 - less addictive. What are dangerous drugs? Prescription drugs other than schedule 1-5. How many DEA registrations do you need if you prescribe drugs? Dispense drugs? One to prescribe; a separate registration for each location where you dispense. How often do you renew your DEA license? Every 3 years. Can you move your o...

According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the facility policy allows replacement of a tube with a specifi...

State the mission of the Board of Nursing. to protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the State of Texas 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. ...