TX NJE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. If a professional license is suspended, what is generally required to reinstate it? → Meeting certain conditions or corrective actions
2. A nurse who invokes Safe Harbor in good faith when requested to accept an assignment is protected from what action by the employer? → Disciplinary action or retaliation for making the request.
3. Which of the following might be required for license renewal? → Continuing education or training credits
4. Which task is appropriate to delegate? → Routine tasks within the skills of a subordinate
5. A nurse is audited by the Texas Board of Nursing for continuing competency. For how long is the nurse required to keep records of their CNE activities? → For three consecutive renewal periods (6 years).
6. A nurse who reports a colleague's unsafe practice to the Texas BON in good faith is protected from civil liability under which principle? → Qualified immunity for good faith reporting
7. What is generally the first step in the licensing process? → Completing an application
8. Who defines the scope of practice for licensed healthcare professionals? → State and federal laws
9. Which of the following events MUST a Texas nurse report to the BON as a mandatory self-reporting obligation? → Having a nursing license suspended in another state
10. A Texas nurse is aware of a colleague's untreated chemical dependency that is affecting patient care but chooses not to report it. This nurse may be subject to: → Disciplinary action by the BON for failing to report unsafe practice
11. Under the standards of nursing practice in Texas (Rule 217.11), a nurse's responsibility to a client includes which of the following? → Implementing measures to promote a safe environment for the client.
12. What could happen if a healthcare provider works outside their scope of practice? → They could face legal and disciplinary actions
13. How often are professional licenses typically renewed? → Every 1 to 2 years
14. Under Texas law, a nurse who suspects a colleague is impaired by drugs or alcohol while on duty is required to report this to: → The employing facility and, if unaddressed, to the BON
15. A nurse who reports unsafe nursing practice to the Texas BON and is subsequently terminated by the employer may be protected under: → The Texas Whistleblower Act and Occupations Code anti-retaliation provisions
16. Under Texas law, which of the following does NOT need to be reported to the Texas BON? → A nurse's minor traffic citation with no arrest
17. What is the primary purpose of delegation in the workplace? → To assign tasks to the appropriate personnel
18. Which of the following is a common requirement for obtaining a professional license? → Passing an exam or certification
19. Which of the following is a common requirement for obtaining a professional license? → Passing an exam or certification
20. Which of the following is a critical element for successful delegation? → Trusting the delegate to complete the task
21. In Texas, suspected abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled adult living in the community should be reported to: → Texas Adult Protective Services (APS)
22. A nurse discovers a coworker diverting controlled substances from the medication cart. The nurse's FIRST legal obligation is to: → Secure the medication cart and report to the charge nurse or supervisor
23. If a professional license is suspended, what is generally required to reinstate it? → Meeting certain conditions or corrective actions
24. What is the key benefit of delegation for team members? → It provides opportunities for skill development
25. Under Texas mandatory reporting laws, which statement best describes the nurse's duty to report known patient abuse in a healthcare facility? → All nurses are mandatory reporters and must report known or suspected patient abuse
26. A Texas nurse is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Within how many days must the nurse self-report this conviction to the Texas BON? → 30 days
27. What is generally the first step in the licensing process? → Completing an application
28. According to Texas BON Rule 216, which of the following is an acceptable source for obtaining approved continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours? → A program approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
29. Which of the following would be considered unprofessional conduct under Texas BON Rule 217.12 and could result in disciplinary action? → Failing to document a patient's response to a PRN pain medication.
30. Which of the following is a key factor in determining scope of practice? → Educational background and training