TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Continuing Competency Mandates Questions and Answers

Question 1

A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) works in a long-term care facility where the majority of residents are over the age of 65.
According to Texas BON rules, what specific targeted continuing education must this nurse complete for each two-year renewal period?

Accepted Answer

A 2-contact hour course related to the care of older adults.

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A 4-contact hour course on pain management.

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A 2-contact hour course on nursing jurisprudence and ethics.

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A 2-contact hour course on forensic evidence collection.

Question 2

A newly graduated nurse passes the NCLEX-RN in July and is issued their initial Texas license on August 1st. Their first license renewal is due two years later. Regarding continuing competency requirements for this very first renewal, which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is exempt from all continuing competency requirements.

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The nurse must complete 10 contact hours, which is half the standard requirement.

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The nurse must complete the full 20 contact hours, including any targeted requirements.

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The nurse is only required to complete the 2-hour Jurisprudence and Ethics course.

Question 3

A nurse successfully obtains an initial national certification in a nursing specialty from a certifying body approved by the Texas BON. How does this achievement apply to their Texas CNE requirement for the renewal period in which it was earned?

Accepted Answer

It fulfills the entire 20-contact-hour CNE requirement for that renewal period.

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It provides 10 of the required 20 contact hours.

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It does not count towards CNE unless the certification exam was taken in Texas.

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It fulfills the mandatory 2 hours of Jurisprudence and Ethics CNE, but not the other 18 hours.

Question 4

An RN who works full-time in a hospital's emergency department is renewing their license. Which of the following describes a specific, targeted CNE requirement for this nurse based on their practice setting?

Accepted Answer

A one-time, 2-hour CNE course on forensic evidence collection.

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A 4-hour advanced forensic evidence course every ten years.

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A 2-hour forensic evidence course with every license renewal.

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They are exempt from this requirement if they have more than three years of ER experience.

Question 5

A registered nurse is randomly selected for a continuing competency audit by the Texas Board of Nursing. Which of the following is the most appropriate documentation to submit as proof of completing a CNE contact hour course?

Accepted Answer

A certificate of completion that includes the provider's name, date, course title, and number of contact hours awarded.

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A signed letter from a colleague who also attended the course.

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The registration receipt showing payment for the CNE course.

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A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the educational presentation.

Question 6

According to Texas BON Rule 216, which of the following is an acceptable source for obtaining approved continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours?

Accepted Answer

A program approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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An in-house hospital education program that is not accredited or approved by a recognized nursing body.

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A free educational seminar sponsored by a pharmaceutical company focused on promoting a specific drug.

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An informal study group of nurses reviewing new practice guidelines together.