Texas Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics

Course overview

Jurisprudence is the science of law. Ethics comprises rules of behavior that are based on morals. Law and ethics affect nursing by defining nursing roles and determining the scope of nursing practice. In addition, law and ethics guide regulatory authorities to determine educational standards and licensing requirements for nurses. They define legal and illegal conduct, define ethical and unethical conduct, and establish and enforce disciplinary procedures. Professional nurses should understand the influence of law and ethics on their daily practice. Section 301.305 of the Nursing Practice Act, the Texas Board of Nursing requires that continuing education in nursing jurisprudence and ethics must inform nurses about the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Board of Nursing, Rules and Regulations, including Section 217.11, Board of Nursing, position statements, principles of nursing ethics, and of professional boundaries.