The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) staff has a target of 15 business days from the date the last item needed is received to review and, if approved, to submit an endorsement application for a license to be issued, then for the license to be issued.

At that time, the Board will also send you information about the NCLEX and how to find a testing administration site. You must have your ATT to schedule an appointment and to be admitted to the testing center on the day of your examination. The NCLEX costs $200 (as of November 2021).

In 2003, The Institute of Medicine (IOM), now known as the National Academy of Medicine, made recommendations that nursing work hours be limited to no more than 12.5 hours in a 24-hour period, 60 hours in a 7-day period, or 3 consecutive days of 12-hour shifts.

If you are currently licensed to practice nursing in Texas you do not have to take the nursing jurisprudence exam. The nursing jurisprudence exam is only required of applicants for initial licensure and nurses seeking licensure in Texas by endorsement.