Welcome to the Texas Board of Nursing Website We welcome you to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON or Board) website The BON has been serving the public for more than 100 years since its establishment in 1909 by the Legislature to regulate the safe practice of nursing in Texas
Texas Board of Nursing - Discipline Complaints The Texas Board of Nursing provides information on disciplinary actions, complaints, and related procedures for maintaining professional standards in nursing
Texas Board of Nursing The BON observes the State of Texas Holiday Schedule and such offices closures (in addition to weekend days – Saturday and Sunday) do not count as business days
Texas Board of Nursing - Licensing The BON licenses nurses as new graduates through examination and endorsement from other states All nurses are required to renew their licenses on a biennial basis with evidence of required continuing nursing education
Texas Board of Nursing - Licensure Eligibility Please be advised that the Texas Board of Nursing (“BON” or “Board”) discontinued sending paper and or electronic verifications to other U S state boards of nursing as the relevant license information is available to domestic nursing boards in Nursys
Texas Board of Nursing - Endorsement Licensure - Endorsement Information Definition of Endorsement “The process of issuing a permanent license without further examination to a nurse from another jurisdiction or licensing authority after determination is made that the applicant meets the same standards as those required of Texas nurses ” [Rule 217 1 (12)] Requirements Per Rule 217 5 (a) To be eligible for licensure by