Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for Texas Nurses Practice Exam

The BON rules, located in Title 22 of the Texas Administrative Code, help implement and reflect

1. the process necessary to be promoted to higher positions in nursing in different practice settings

2. the standards of nursing care developed by various nursing specialty and professional organizations

3. the statues passed by the legislature relating to nursing found in Texas Occupations Code, including the NPA

4. the steps necessary to complete the NCLEX exam application

The correct answer is: the process necessary to be promoted to higher positions in nursing in different practice settings

The correct answer is grounded in the primary purpose and function of the Board of Nursing (BON) rules as set out in the Texas Administrative Code. These rules provide a framework for the practice of nursing within Texas. They are essential in regulating nursing practice, establishing requirements for licensure, outlining the scope of practice, and setting standards for nursing care that align with the laws and regulations laid out in the Texas Occupations Code, particularly in relation to the Nursing Practice Act (NPA). While other elements like promotional processes, standards set by various professional organizations, and NCLEX application requirements are related to nursing, they do not directly reflect the BON’s focus on implementing and managing regulations that ensure safe, competent nursing practice as established by legislative statutes. Thus, recognizing the BON's role in reflecting statutes passed by the legislature establishes a foundation for understanding nursing regulations in Texas, including ensuring that nurses practice safely and competently.