How do I get Nursing license transferred to Texas?

Question

I'm currently a Registered Nurse in Arkansas planning to move to Texas. What steps do I need to take to get a license and to practice in Texas?
(This question is actually for a friend of Madoli's)

Each individual state has it's own Board of Nursing. Even though everyone takes the same exam, there are different requirements state to state. Some state's licensing is reciprical with other states where you don't have to pay any extra fees or anything. Just wondering if anyone knows if Arkansas and Texas have reciprical licensing.

stockpicker2010, I actually am moving to Houston! Is it as much of a nursing dreamland for male nurses? (madoli's friend)

Answer 1

http://www.bne.state.tx.us/

Try to get the info from the Texas Board of nursing site.

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?

A. For those coming from a non-compact state (list of compact states), you must do the following:

1) To be eligible for licensure by endorsement, you must have graduated from an approved PN/VN or RN program, taken the appropriate US exam, have either worked in nursing or have taken the US NCLEX® exam sometime in the previous four years prior to the application and have no discipline against your license in any other nursing jurisdiction(s).

2) Go to www.bne.state.tx.us. There are two (2) methods for endorsement, complete either the online application or download an Endorsement Application.

Online Application:

a) Click on "Initial Texas Nursing License by Endorsement" and follow the instructions online. You may pay online via credit card or check. If you are unable to use the online application, print the paper version by following the instructions for Paper Application.

b) A Fingerprint Card Packet will be mailed to you within ten working days.

c) Mail the photo and the two fingerprint cards to:

Licensing Department
Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701

Paper Application:

a) Click on forms, then scroll to LVN or RN Endorsement Application;

b) Copy the application and instructions;

c) You must also request a fingerprint packet by clicking on Fingerprint Card Packet. Highlight endorsement in the drop down box and then provide your name and address. The fingerprint cards will be mailed within ten working days.

d) Mail the application, fee, photo and the two fingerprint cards to:

Licensing Department
Board of Nurse Examiners
333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701

3) Upon receipt of a completed application, fee, photo and the two fingerprint cards, you will receive a temporary permit/license within ten working days if eligible. The temporary permit/license will be valid for 120 days.

4) To receive your permanent license, you will need to follow up with each and every nursing jurisdiction (US state and territories, Provinces and Countries) that you hold or ever held a nursing license. This is the responsibility of the applicant not the BNE. If your US state participates in the national database called NURsys®, you will need to pay one fee to that system by going to www.nursys.com or using the form provided in your packet.

B. For those applicants coming from compact states (see list of compact states), you cannot apply for a license by endorsement until you actually move to Texas and/or Texas becomes your home state of residence. When this occurs, you can practice on your previous clear and current compact license for up to thirty days while you are going through the endorsement process.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

RE:
How do I get Nursing license transferred to Texas?
I'm currently a Registered Nurse in Arkansas planning to move to Texas. What steps do I need to take to get a license and to practice in Texas?
(This question is actually for a friend of Madoli's)

Answer 4

Contact the Board of Nurse Examiners of Texas 333 Guadalupe #3-460, Austin Texas 78701 Or call 512-305-7400. They should help you. Have a nice day

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Whatever she said...
You need to contact the Texas Board of Nursing in Austin and apply for transfer of licensure. They will require a fee, which they will use to run a background check, etc.

Coming to Houston? Houston is the dreamland for nurses.

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You can have your license transferred to Texas from Ohio ( GO BUCKS!!!, Im from Ohio also). You can also have a license in both states as long as you pay a fee. After I graduate, I plan on having my license in Ohio, Georgia and Florida since I travel to those places frequently and plan on moving back to Georgia.

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Answer 10

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