TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Continuing Competency Mandates Questions and Answers — 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?
- A 4-contact hour course on pain management.
- A 2-contact hour course on nursing jurisprudence and ethics.
- A 2-contact hour course related to the care of older adults. (Correct answer)
- A 2-contact hour course on forensic evidence collection.
Correct answer: A 2-contact hour course related to the care of older adults.
Texas BON Rule 216.3(h) requires nurses whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations to complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to the care of older adults for each renewal cycle.
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?
- The nurse must complete 10 contact hours, which is half the standard requirement.
- The nurse is exempt from all continuing competency requirements. (Correct answer)
- The nurse must complete the full 20 contact hours, including any targeted requirements.
- The nurse is only required to complete the 2-hour Jurisprudence and Ethics course.
Correct answer: The nurse is exempt from all continuing competency requirements.
According to Texas BON Rule 216.8 and other BON publications, a nurse is exempt from the continuing competency requirement for the first license renewal after initial licensure by examination. The requirement to complete 20 contact hours begins with the second renewal.
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?
- It provides 10 of the required 20 contact hours.
- It does not count towards CNE unless the certification exam was taken in Texas.
- It fulfills the mandatory 2 hours of Jurisprudence and Ethics CNE, but not the other 18 hours.
- It fulfills the entire 20-contact-hour CNE requirement for that renewal period. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It fulfills the entire 20-contact-hour CNE requirement for that renewal period.
Texas BON Rule 216.3 allows a nurse to meet the entire 20-contact-hour requirement by obtaining, maintaining, or renewing a national nursing certification in their area of practice from a BON-approved certifying body.
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?
- A 4-hour advanced forensic evidence course every ten years.
- A one-time, 2-hour CNE course on forensic evidence collection. (Correct answer)
- A 2-hour forensic evidence course with every license renewal.
- They are exempt from this requirement if they have more than three years of ER experience.
Correct answer: A one-time, 2-hour CNE course on forensic evidence collection.
BON Rule 216.3(d) requires nurses practicing in an emergency room setting to complete a one-time, 2-hour CNE course on forensic evidence collection. This course must be completed within two years of the initial date of the nurse's employment in the ER.
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?
- A certificate of completion that includes the provider's name, date, course title, and number of contact hours awarded. (Correct answer)
- A signed letter from a colleague who also attended the course.
- The registration receipt showing payment for the CNE course.
- A copy of the PowerPoint slides from the educational presentation.
Correct answer: A certificate of completion that includes the provider's name, date, course title, and number of contact hours awarded.
According to BON Rule 216.4, the appropriate proof of CNE completion is a certificate that contains specific information: the nurse's name, course title, date, number of contact hours, provider name, and accreditation information. Other items like colleague letters or payment receipts are not sufficient proof.
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?
- An in-house hospital education program that is not accredited or approved by a recognized nursing body.
- A program approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). (Correct answer)
- A free educational seminar sponsored by a pharmaceutical company focused on promoting a specific drug.
- An informal study group of nurses reviewing new practice guidelines together.
Correct answer: A program approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
BON Rule 216.4 requires CNE to be approved by a recognized credentialing agency. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is explicitly listed as a Board-recognized credentialing agency. Unaccredited in-house programs, promotional pharmaceutical seminars, and informal study groups are not acceptable providers.
TX NJE - Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Continuing Competency Mandates Questions and Answers
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?