What is the first step to obtaining an APN authorization in Texas?
Nurses who wish to be authorized to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the State of Texas must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or have a current, valid Compact RN license before applying for APN authorization. If you need to apply for a Texas RN license, you can find endorsement applications on our website by clicking here. For more information about the Nurse Licensure Compact, see question #18. If you have a valid RN license, you may complete the APN application.