Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for Texas Nurses Practice Exam

When an applicant for a nursing license receives a final conviction for first-degree murder, the NPA mandates that the applicant

1. must provide three letters of reference from law enforcement or parole officers and successfully retake the NCLEX exam.

2. will be required to complete an ethics and jurisprudence course annually.

3. will have to pay $1000 as part of the initial license application process.

4. will not be eligible to apply for an initial nursing license until five years after being released from community supervision or parole.

The correct answer is: must provide three letters of reference from law enforcement or parole officers and successfully retake the NCLEX exam.

It is important to note that committing first-degree murder is a serious crime and can result in severe consequences, including being barred from obtaining a nursing license. Option B is incorrect because an ethics and jurisprudence course would not be sufficient punishment for such an offense. Option C is incorrect because the $1000 fee does not address the severity of the crime committed. Option D is incorrect because the NPA mandates that an applicant must wait a minimum of five years after being released from community supervision or parole before applying for a nursing license, but it does not mention the requirement for letters of reference and retaking the NCLEX exam. Therefore, option A is the correct answer as it provides a more comprehensive solution to address the seriousness of the offense and ensure the competence of the applicant before granting a nursing license.