
Do you have a United States social security number? If no, you will need to apply by paper ( See below.) and follow the instructions for international candidates ( see number 7, below).Ĭomplete the online application at Nurse Endorsement Application. Did you graduate outside the United States and you do not have a social security number? If yes, you cannot apply online and must follow the instructions to apply by paper. Do you need to answer “Yes” to any of the eligibility questions? If yes, you cannot apply online and must follow the instructions to apply by paper. Last day an online application can be submitted before theĬarefully review this information page and the Licensure Eligibility section. Last day we will accept any paper application. Due to the large amount of data being transferred and to allow for additional testing, the new system will not be up and running until Monday, June 15, 2020. June 4, 2020, the BON system will be taken down to allow the data transfer from the previous system to the new system. The current online system will continue to allow citizens to apply for a new license and renew their license until June 4, 2020. Paper applications received before this cutoff date will be processed by June 5, 2020. In order to accomplish this task, the Texas BON will cease accepting paper licensure applications on May 29, 2020. The Texas Board of Nursing will be launching the new completely online Texas Nurse Portal on June 15, 2020. To see if you are eligible to take the NCLEX for Texas please visit Licensure - Examination InformationĪ Nurse may apply for a license by Endorsement for Texas: you have not taken a national nursing licensing examination. Please check our “ Non Approved International School(s)” list to ensure that your nursing program is approved by the Board and that you are eligible to receive a license in Texas. Notice - Individuals who attended a nursing program outside of the United States must meet additional requirements for licensure. you did not graduate from an approved nursing program. Go to Licensure Renewal for more information regarding this process.
you have previously held a Texas nursing license.You should either renew or reactivate the Texas license you once held.You are not eligible to apply by endorsement if any of the following is true: have either worked in nursing or have taken the US NCLEX® exam sometime in the previous four years prior to the application.graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or registered nurse (RN) program.Per Rule 217.5 (a) To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, you must have: “The process of issuing a permanent license without further examination to a nurse from another jurisdiction or licensing authority after determination is made that the applicant meets the same standards as those required of Texas nurses.” Requirements