Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics

Course overview

In every state jurisdiction, the Board of Nursing is mandated by state law to regulate the practice of registered nursing and to protect the public interest by ensuring that licensed nurses practice in accordance with safe and appropriate professional guidelines. The Texas Board of Nursing requires continuing competency for licensed registered nurses in their areas of practice and jurisprudence. Registered nurses are expected to practice ethically and in compliance with the Board of Nursing rules and according to the Texas Nursing Practice Act.