How to get your license in

1. Complete the application for Licensure by Endorsement (online or mail it in) 

2. Pay the associated fees

You now qualify for a temporary license and will need to complete the remaining tasks before the temporary license expires in order to receive a permanent license.

3. Fingerprints & Complete Background Check 

• Request for a fingerprint card to be sent to you
• Your fingerprints can be done out of state, just ensure the location works with Texas and recognizes the code “119TF2”

4. Wait 10 days after you have filed the endorsement application and then schedule to take the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE). 

While you wait, prepare for the exam. It’s recommended that you:

• View a copy of the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and Board Rules and Regulations on our website.
• Take the online jurisprudence prep course on the Board's web site. This course is voluntary and contains information about the NPA and Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Nursing.

5. Verification of licensure from all states and countries in which the nurse has held a license. 

• If the state(s) participate in Nursys, you must complete the Nursys verification process, pay their fee and designate Texas as the receipt of the verification.
• If the state(s) do not participate in Nursys, you must contact their state Boards directly for further instructions. You will need to send them the Verification of License form to complete and submit to the Texas Board of Nursing on your behalf.