Jurisprudence

How much is it to renew your license?

$55 unexpired $115 expired 90 days or less

What defines the LVN's scope?

- Nursing Practice Act - BON's Rules & Regulation

Where can proposed rules open for public comment be viewed?

- Secretary of states website www.sos.state.tx.us - in the BON's offices - in the Texas Register's Office room 245 James Rudder building 1019 Brazos st in Austin

circumstances that are never considered minor incidents

- an error that contributed to death - criminal conduct defined in the NPA 301.4535 - serious violation of the board's Unprofessional Conduct rule 217.12 involving intentional or unethical conduct such as fraud, theft, patient abuse or patient exploitation

Things the LVN scope does not include

- medical diagnosis -prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures

How does the board fufill its mission?

- regulates practice of nursing -approves nsg education programs

Acts of misconduct include...

- sexual misconduct - fraud, theft, and deception - substance abuse, dependency, disorder - lying and falsification

Who can LVN's practice under?

1. RN 2. APRN 3. Physician 4. Physician Assistant 5. Podiatrists 6. Dentist

RN tasks prohibited from delegation

1. assessment 2. formulation of a nursing care plan 3. implementation of parts of the nursing care plan 4. responsibility and accountability of health education 5. dose calculation 6. injectable meds except insulin 7. meds via a non permanent tube 8. verbal & telephone orders 9. Initial dose

6 Step decision making progress

1. is the act consistent w/ the NPA & BON rules, positions, statements & guidelines? 2. is the activity appropriately authorized by valid order/ protocol and in accordance w/ established policies & procedures? 3. is the act supported by research reported in nsg & health related literature or in scope of practice statements by national nursing organizations? 4. do u possess the req knowledge and have you demonstrated the competency required to carry out this actively safely? 5. would a reasonable and prudent nurse perform the activity in this setting? 6. are you prepared to assume accountability for the provision of safe care and the outcome of the care rendered?

What kind of rules can the board adopt and enforce. (4)

1. rules to perform its duties and conduct proceedings in front of the board 2. rules to regulate the practice of RN's & LVN's 3. rules to establish standards for professional conduct of license holders 4. determine if an act constitutes professional nursing or vocational nursing.

Academic CNE- how much is one quarter?

10 contact hours

How long should an LVN work in a structured setting?

12-18 months

How many board members are on the BON?

13

Academic CNE how luch is 1 semester hour?

15 contact hours

How many CNE hours are required each renewal

20 contact hours; extra CNE hours do not roll over

How many steps are in the nursing process for LVN's?

4 APIE

How long do you have to take the NCLEX after you graduate?

4 years within graduation or receiving the ATT; then you must repeat the nursing program

How long does it take the BON to recieve the NClex results?

5-7 days

How many questions and how long is the jurisprudence exam?

50 questions; 2 hours long

How long do you have to wait to retake the test if you do not pass with 75%?

7 days.

How often should you renew CNE?

Every 2 years

Inactive Status

For person who is not actively engaged , person must submit request in writing.

Where are the TX nursing program competencies located?

In the Board's Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) of Graduates of the Texas Nursing Programs

Where do the BON's rule changes appear?

In the newsletter

When does the inactive date begins? Can you moonlight?

Inactive status begins on expiry date on persons license. You may not practice any nursing service or work.

Examples of structured settings

NSg homes hospitals, rehab facilities skilled nsg; clinics or private dr's offices

Can the LVN practice in a completely independent matter?

No

Who must receive Forensic Evidence CNE's?

Nurses practicing in the ED setting as their home unit, floating, contracted, or other duties that involve functioning in an ED setting or role. 1 time requirement.

As a nurse in TX what 2 set of rules should you follow?

Nursing Practice Act- NPA BON Rules & Regulations

What are the 5 rights of delegation?

Right Task Right Circumstance Right Person Right Direction/ Communication Right Supervision/ Evaluation

Who is required to make sure nursing graduates are up to par with the DEC's?

The Nursing programs

Recite the TX BON mission

The mission of the TXBON is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of TX by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse is competent to practice safely.

What kind of approach should the LVN use when caring for multiple patients?

a systematic problem solving approach

where can i find the BON rules & regulations

bon website; begins with 200's

where can I find the nurse practice act

bon website; begins with 300's

minor incident is defined as

conduct that does not indicate that the continuing practice of nursing by an affected nurse poses a risk of harm to the client or other person

Scope RN

delegate

What kind of issues doesn't the BON regulate

employment issues: salaries, staffing ratios, workplace concerns, practice settings, environment. It regulates nurses and protects the public.

What is Peer Review?

evaluation of nursing services, qualifications, quality of care, meritsd of a complaint, and determination or recommendation regarding a complaint.

When is the CNE period in relation to renewal?

first day after the renewal month to the last day of the subsequent renewal. ie I renew Dec 2012. Cne period is from Jan 1 2011 to Dec 30 2012

Where can you download rules from the BON & NPA?

from the BON's website at www.bon.texas.gov

Who are the tx BON members appointed by?

governor

Temporary Permit

grants graduate of a nursing program to practice under an RN or LVN

What do the DEC's serve as?

guidelines for employers to assist LVN's as they transition from an educational environment into nursing practice.

What kind of nsg care should the LVN provide?

individualized, goal directed nursing care

What is Safe Harbor? Who initiates it?

initiated by an RN, LVN, or APN PRIOR to accepting an assignment or engaging in conduct the nurse believes would place patients at risk for harm, causing the nurse to violate duty to the patient. This protects the nurse from employer retaliation and action from the BON.

Types of things that dont qualify as CNE

liberal arts courses, Basic CPR, in service programs, on the job training, orientation programs, self improvement type courses, economic persons, courses for lay people.

What is Incident Based Peer Review? Who initiates IBPR?

peer review initiated by faculty, association, school, agency, or any other setting that utilizes services of nurses

Define CNE

programs beyond the basic nursing preparation that are designed to promote and enrich knowledge, improve skills, and develop attitudes for the enhancement of nursing practice, thus improving healthcare to the public.

What is the LVN responsible for?

providing safe compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with PREDICTABLE health care

How often is the newsletter mailed?

quarterly or every 3 months

Scope LVN

supervise & assign

Define Supervision

the active process of directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of an individual's performance of an activity

Who is the LVN an advocate for?

the patient & patient's family

what are 3 types of BON CE offerings

webinars hosted workshops interactive online CNE opportunity

Lvn settings should have...

well defined policies, procedures, & guidelines

What are the 2 primary certification accreditation agencies

Accreditation Board for Nsg Certification ABSNC Nat'l Commission for Certifying Agencies NCCA all programs must be approved by 1 of these agencies to count as CNE