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The original Nursing Practice Act of Texas was passed March 28, 1909. The passage of this Act marked a milestone in the health care of the citizens of the State of Texas as nursing was formally recognized as a vital service to society. The purpose of the Act is to provide that the privilege and responsibility of practicing nursing be entrusted ...
NURSING PRACTICE ACT, NURSING PEER REVIEW, & NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE As Amended September 2019 TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 512/305-7400 Agency web site: www.bon.texas.gov
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The original Nursing Practice Act of Texas was passed March 28, 1909. The passage of this Act marked a milestone in the health care of the citizens of the State of Texas as nursing was formally recognized as a vital service to society. The purpose of the Act is to provide that the privilege and responsibility of practicing nursing be entrusted
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Mar 27, 2024 · (v) except for minor incidents (Texas Occupations Code §§301.401(2), 301.419, 22 TAC §217.16), peer review (Texas Occupations Code §§301.403, 303.007, 22 TAC §217.19), or peer assistance if no practice violation (Texas Occupations Code §301.410) as stated in the Nursing Practice Act and Board rules (22 TAC Chapter 217).
Texas: Jurisprudence and Ethics for Nurses. 1. Nursing and the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Before 1900 no state had a nurse practice act and nurses were neither registered nor licensed. The vast majority of working nurses had no formal education and most worked in unregulated, crowded workplaces or as private nurses in homecare settings.
Occupational Licensing. Find Your Nurse Practice Act. The state’s duty to protect those who receive nursing care is the basis for a nursing license. Safe, competent nursing practice is grounded in the law as written in the state nurse practice act (NPA) and the state rules/regulations. Together the NPA and rules/regulations guide and govern ...
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The prior-session nursing practice acts linked below are provided for reference purposes only. The Nursing Practice Act can only be changed by legislation enacted by the Texas Legislature which convenes for 140 days every two years. The Governor can also convene special sessions of the Texas Legislature for the purpose of addressing issues such ...