law and regulatory Flashcards
intentionally placing another in apprehension or fear that they will suffer harmed or offensive contact
Assault
intentional contact that is harmful or offensive, or creating the apprehension that such contact is imminent
Battery
printed or broadcast
libel
failure to take proper care in doing something
Negligence
negligence committed by a person in his or her professional capacity
Malpractice
spoken
Slander
RN licensure renewal: CEU’s/CNE’s
60 days prior to license expiration the BON will mail a postcard reminder to renew online
Main purpose of the BON:
To protect and promote the welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that each person holding a license as a nurse in the state of Texas is competent to practice safely
The practice of nursing is a right granted by a state to protect those who need nursing care. The guidelines of the NPA and its rules provide safe parameters within which to work as well as protect patients from unprofessional and unsafe nursing practice.
Nurse Practice Act:
Agreement among states to mutually recognize each other’s licenses
Nurse Compact – Mutual Recognition Model
Over-involvement with a patient is on the right side of the continuum; includes boundary crossings, ________ ______ and professional sexual misconduct. Under involvement lies on the left side; distancing, disinterest and neglect
boundary violations
May be initiated by a LVN, RN or APRN prior to accepting an assignment or engaging in requested conduct that the nurse believes would place patients at risk of harm, thus potentially causing the nurse to violate his/her duty to the patient(s). Invoking safe harbor in accordance with Rule 217.20 protects the nurse from licensure action by the BON as well as from retaliatory action by the employer.
safe harbor
