THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT OR STATE STATUTES ARE A GOOD PLACE TO LOOK.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS AN ACADEMIC PAPER FORMAT USING APA 7TH EDITION. FAILURE TO WRITE THE ASSIGNMENT AS A PAPER WILL RESULT IN DECREASED POINTS.
MINIMUM WORD COUNT IS 800 WORDS, WHICH EXCLUDES THE REFERENCE PAGE. MINIMUM SOURCES ARE 3 VALID ACADEMIC SOURCES. SIMILARITY MUST BE BELOW 15%.
Student Instructions: Choose a law, regulation, rule, or standard set by the State Board of Nursing. Provide a summary and explanation of the law, regulation, rule, or standard, explaining specific aspects and the importance/significance/purpose of those aspects. Provide a real-life example of an instance where the law, regulation, rule, or standard was not followed and the ensuing consequences to the nurse, patients, employers, etc. Reflect on what might have been different if the law, regulation, rule, or standard was followed. APA citations, complete with accurate references, are required.
STATE: Texas
I chose: Sec. 301.402. Mandatory Report by Nurse.
(a) [Repealed by Acts 2007]
(b) A nurse shall report to the Board in the manner prescribed under Subsection (d) if the nurse has
reasonable cause to suspect that:
(1) another nurse has engaged in conduct subject to reporting; or
(2) the ability of a nursing student to perform the services of the nursing profession would be, or would
reasonably be expected to be, impaired by chemical dependency.
(c) [Repealed by Acts 2007]
(d) A report by a nurse under Subsection (b) must:
(1) be written and signed; and
(2) include the identity of the nurse or student and any additional information required by the Board.
(e) Instead of reporting to the Board under Subsection (b), a nurse may make a report required under:
(1) Subsection (b)(1) to a nursing peer review committee under Chapter 303; or
(2) Subsection (b)(2) to the nursing educational program in which the student is enrolled.
(f) A person may not suspend or terminate the employment of, or otherwise discipline, discriminate against, or
retaliate against, a person who:
(1) reports in good faith under this section; or
(2) advises a nurse of the nurse’s rights and obligations under this section.
(g) A violation of Subsection (f) is subject to Section 301.413
