Licensure and Renewal Requirements Flashcards
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A Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas is renewing their license for the third time. In addition to the standard continuing competency requirement, which of the following is a mandatory, targeted continuing nursing education (CNE) requirement they must meet for this specific renewal cycle?
Answer: 2 contact hours relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics.
According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) rules, all nurses are required to complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics before the end of every third two-year licensing period.
A nurse's Texas license expires on May 31st. They fail to submit their renewal application by this date. What is the status of their license on June 1st?
Answer: Delinquent
If a nurse fails to renew their license before it expires, the license is placed in a delinquent status. To continue practicing, the nurse must complete the reactivation process.
Which of the following is an acceptable alternative to completing 20 contact hours of continuing nursing education (CNE) for license renewal in Texas?
Answer: Achieving or maintaining a Board-approved national nursing certification in the nurse's area of practice.
The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Rule 216.3 allows a nurse to satisfy their continuing competency requirement by either completing 20 CNE contact hours OR by demonstrating the achievement, maintenance, or renewal of a Board-approved national nursing certification in their practice area.
A nurse with a current, unencumbered Texas RN license decides to stop working for a few years to travel. They do not want to let their license expire but will not be practicing. Which action should the nurse take before the license expiration date?
Answer: Submit a request to the Board to place the license in 'inactive' or 'retired' status.
Nurses with a current license who do not wish to maintain active status can request to place their license in 'inactive' or 'retired' status before it expires. This prevents the license from becoming delinquent.
An applicant for initial RN licensure in Texas must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE). What is the minimum passing score for this exam?
Answer: 75%
Applicants for initial licensure must pass the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE) with a score of 75% or greater. The exam consists of 50 questions.
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?
Answer: For three consecutive renewal periods (6 years).
According to Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.7, nurses are responsible for keeping a record of all CNE activities for a minimum of three consecutive renewal periods, which equates to six years.