Texas is the most populous state in the South Central region of the United States. Texas is a compact state. It means license from Texas can change to other nursing boards.
To become a registered nurse in Texas, USA, you must get license from Texas board of Nursing.
Website-https://www.bon.texas.gov/
Email id-[email protected]
Documents Required:
Application steps:
step 1: Complete credential evaluation service (CES)-CGFNS
-Complete CGFNS Verification from your nursing college and licensing councils .
Step 2: Finger printing through Identgo
Do finger printing in FD-258 card.
Step 3: Application submission through Texas board of nursing nurse portal
Do application submission in texas nurses portal
step 4: NJE -Pass Nurse jurisprudence exam:
Texas bon -nurse jurisprudence exam information
Exam Format
- Passing Score: 75% (38 of 50 questions).
- Time Limit: 120 minutes.
- Resume: If you get out of the exam before completion, you may resume your exam 2 more times WITHIN 24 hours. If you do not return within 24 hours, or exit more than twice before completion, you will fail the exam.
Step 5-Pearsonvue Registration-NCSBN
Need to register in NCSBN .It cost around 200USD.
Step 7-Obtain ATT and schedule NCLEX Examination.
Within 90 days will get ATT for scheduling exam.
Step 8: Apply for nurse Licensure
Texas NCLEX process Fees: