The board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing educational programs. We welcome you to the texas board of nursing bon or board website. The nurse practice act is a set of laws which protect the public from harm. The act has been revised many times in the years since. Pharmacy act the texas pharmacy act is located in chapters 551569 of the texas occupations code pharmacy rules the texas pharmacy rules are located in chapters 2815 of the texas administrative code other laws and rules. It defines the formal education needed for a particular level of nurse and sets the regulations for licensure. Nps in texas and beyond are trained to work as independent healthcare professionals. Safe, competent nursing practice is grounded in the law as written in the state nurse practice act npa and the state rulesregulations. Texas nursing law, ethics and professional boundaries about the authors. Annotated guide to the texas nursing practice act th. Where do i find the nurse practice act and administrative rules for my state.
Texas administrative code secretary of state of texas. Regulations which specify the implementation of the law appear in the california code of regulations. If you practice a specialty, such as medicalsurgical, critical care, pediatrics, oncology, holistic nursing, etc. Annotated guide rn to the texas nursing practice act, 11th edition 20 annotated guide rn on. A know and conform to the texas nursing practice act and the boards rules and regulations as well as all federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations affecting the nurses current area of. This annotated guide includes not only the texas nursing practice act, but also texas board of nursing bon practicerelated rules, position statements, guidelines and policies and selected other laws and regulations relating to nursing. School nurses serve in a pivotal role that bridges healthcare and education. Texas nurses association and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Annotated guide rn to the texas nursing practice act. Aprn practice is typically defined by the nurse practice act and governed by the. Credentia will be working with pearson vue to schedule and administer the examination. Aprn state law and regulation american nurses association. This mission, derived from the nursing practice act, supersedes the interest of any individual.
The 62nd texas legislature enacted the physical therapy practice act in 1971. The practice of nursing requires a person be licensed by the texas board of nursing and be responsible for applying the minimum standards of nursing regardless of the nurses practice setting. Click here for info on your states nurse practice act. The bon has been serving the public for more than 100 years since its establishment in 1909 by the legislature to regulate the safe practice of nursing in texas. Cosmetology law, occupations code chapter 1602 texas. Texas pt practice act texas board of physical therapy examiners title 3, subtitle h, chapter 453, occupations code executive council of physical therapy and occupational therapy examiners title 3, subtitle h, chapter 452, occupations code amended to be effective september 1, 2017. Legally, the standards described in your states nurse practice act or the administrative rules apply to all nursing practice in your state. The mission of the texas board of nursing bon or board is to protect and promote the welfare of the people of texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in this state is competent to practice safely. The texas occupations code includes the enabling statutes and practice acts for physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, surgical assistants, medical radiologic technologists, medical physicists, perfusionists, and respiratory care practitioners. The nursing practice act can only be changed by legislation enacted by the texas legislature which convenes for 140 days every two years. Duty of a nurse in any practice setting position statement 15. Chapter 301 of the texas occupations code toc contains the nursing practice act npa which creates the. The education, certification and licensure of registered and licensed practical nurses or advanced. She has worked as an inpatient charge nurse, clinical research coordinator doing research for pharmaceutical.
Transforming practice the future of nursing ncbi bookshelf. As the main health contact in the school setting, school nurses address the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students. The texas nursing practice act provides nurses with the authority to practice. According to the texas board of nursing license renewal ceu requirements, rns are required to complete 20 contact hours every two years in their area of practice. One of the most contentious issues in healthcare today is the fight for full practice authority fpa among nurse practitioners. Annotated guide to the texas nursing practice act, th. Annotated guide for rns to the texas nursing practice act, 10th edition edition 10 available in other format. The goal of this annotated guide is to create a nursefriendly npa. Texas board of nursing practice delegation resource packet. Nurses who violate any part of the nursing practice act or board rules risk having their license restricted or even taken away by the board. A compilation of laws, the act reads like legalese and can be challenging to understand.
Box 149347, mc 1945 austin, tx 787149347 1100 west 49th street austin, texas 78756. About us the texas state board of pharmacy is the state agency responsible for the licensingregistration of texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies. The board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. My classes are online and the only book i have to work with is the texas nursing practice act which is not an easy read. All vocational nurses, registered nurses and registered nurses with advanced practice authorization shall.
Order the texas pharmacy laws and regulations through. Annotated guide for rns to the texas nursing practice act, 10th edition edition 10. Nurse practice act question general nursing allnurses. Annotated guide for rns to the texas nursing practice act. We will have a plethora of new programs and products to help increase your awareness and integration of the code into your. Texas occupations code and rules regulating the practice of nursing effective september 20. The nurse practice act, texas board of nursing rules and regulations, and other resources related to school nursing and school.
Since advanced practice nurse and advanced practice registered nurse are synonymous terms in the nursing practice act, this rule also prohibits aprns in texas from using aprn as a title therefore, until new rules are adopted probably in late 2016, aprns must use rn as their licensing credential s. Texas statutes regulating the practice of professional nursing, as amended 1997. The texas board of nursing recognizes that advanced nursing practice is dynamic. Annotated guide rn to the texas nursing practice act, 11th edition 20 annotated guide rn. Find your nurse practice act the states duty to protect those who receive nursing care is the basis for a nursing license. Nursing practice act california board of registered nursing ca. Current state nurse practice acts and accompanying rules should be. The governor can also convene special sessions of the texas legislature for the purpose of addressing issues such as. This can help nurses understand when the appropriate medicine is supposed to be given. Look here for information about the boards mission, compact with texans, policies and guidelines, members, staff. Use of titles in the aprns signature and identification. See safriet 2010, appendix h on the cdrom in the back of this book for further.
According to the texas board of nursing tbon, 2007, standards of care must follow strict guidelines. The nursing practice act npa is the body of california law that mandates the board to set out the scope of practice and responsibilities for rns. Ce content areas specified in the texas nurse practice act include. Chapter 1602 of the texas occupations code sets the statutory authority for the regulation of cosmetology in texas as well as the creation of administrative rules. All rules adopted by the board are based on the act. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price among top online book retailers. Texas nurse practitioners push for independence from. Also, in recognition of the impact ethical practice has on patient safety and the quality of care, ana has designated 2015 as the year of ethics, highlighted by the release of a revised code of ethics for the profession. Texas nurse practice act it is considered nursing law and applies to all licensed nurses regardless of educational level this occupations code defines nursing practice and gives the bon the authority to make rules which are then implemented and interpreted in the texas nurse practice act. Therefore, advanced practice registered nurses may need to practice in new settings, perform new procedures, and develop new skills during their professional careers. Oklahoma nursing practice act oklahoma board of nursing. The question i am trying to determine is whether to report that nurse to the bon, or does this fall under the minor incident rule which states. The annotated guide to the texas nursing practice act th edition is a resource every nurse should own. The guidelines within the state nurse practice act and the state.
The npa is located in the california business and professions code starting with section 2700. Annotated guide to the texas nursing practice act, th edition 01texas nurses association by isbn. The scope of advanced practice evolves through experience, acquisition of knowledge, evidencebased practice, technology development and changes in the health care delivery system. The npa defines the nurses scope of practice based on the content of the formal education and.
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