What is the first step to obtaining an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Texas?
A nurse who wishes to be licensed to practice as an APRN in the state of Texas must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or have a current, valid RN license with multistate privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs/LPNs before any level of APRN licensure can be granted. If you need to apply for a Texas RN license, you will find endorsement applications on our website by clicking here. For more information about the Nurse Licensure Compact, see question #17.
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