General Information
- I lost my license. How do I get another one? Is there a fee? How long will it take?
- Where do I find information regarding Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs)?
- How do I change my address?
- I am moving to another state which needs a verification of my Texas license. Is there a form and/or fee for this service?
- I need to change my last name due to marriage or a divorce. How do I accomplish this?
- I did not receive a renewal notice in the mail. How do I get one?
- Do you require continuing education (CE)?
- I am not sure what is required for a state to be my home state of residency for compact privileges. What is the requirement?
- How do I place my license on inactive status?
- How do I place my license on retired status?
- I took the VN/PN or RN exam last week. Can you tell me if I passed? When will I receive my results?
- I am licensed in another state and would like to endorse my license into Texas. What is the procedure and how long does it take?
Fingerprinting for Texas LVNs and RNs
- Are all nurses being fingerprinted?
- How will I know when I have been selected?
- What happens if I do not send my fingerprints?
- I was recently fingerprinted by another agency. Do I still need to be fingerprinted for the BON?
- Can I do the fingerprints on my own?
- What is L-1 Identity Solutions (formerly known as Identix)?
- How much does it cost to be fingerprinted?
- Why did I receive a letter saying I need to submit another set of fingerprints?
- Can I get my fingerprints done now and send them early?
- What happens if something comes up on my criminal history record?
- I think something may come up on my criminal background check. Should I notify the Board before submitting my fingerprints?
NCLEX® Examination
- Why haven't I received my results? I took my test three weeks ago.
- What if I change my address (or name) after I send my application materials in, but before I take the exam?
- Who will send me the Authorization to Test letter?
- How soon can I test?
- Can you give me my test results over the phone?
- What do I need to bring with me to the testing center?
Endorsement Applicants
- How soon will a temporary license be issued?
- If I answer YES to an eligibility issue, will I get a temporary license?
- Do I need a license verification from my country, territory or provinces since I have a nursing license in the United States?
- I received a license in another state but I never worked there. Do I still need to get a license verification from that state?
- If I provided another licensing agency with the information regarding my eligibility issue, do I still have to reveal it to the Texas Nursing Board?
- How long does it take to get my permanent nursing license?
- I am an RN Undergraduate and hold a nursing license in another state. Can I endorse that nursing license to Texas?
- What military branch has an approved nursing program?
- I received my training through a branch of service other than the Army and I am licensed in California where I have been working for over 10 years. Will this allow me to endorse into Texas?
- I took my Board Constructed Examination. Will I be able to endorse my nursing license?