LPN endorsement to TX.

[Archerlpvn]

Hey there everyone, I'm having a hard time understanding the endorsement process into TX. I've endorsed my license several times before but none of the states have had quite the same language that the Texas BON uses. Something about exception for rule 217.5? Requiring an LPN to have been practicing/licensed for 10+ years to be eligible for endorsement. Can anyone share some light on this please? I'm planning on calling the BON too.

[Archerlpvn, LPN, LVN]

From my understanding is you can only have 1 active compact nursing multi state license, so if Iowa is a compact state and you want to transfer your nursing license to another compact state you have to make Texas as your Primary state of residence. In order to do that you must have either a drivers license in texas, permanent address or show a utility bill with a texas address. If you go on Texas board of nursing and look at the LVN endorsement form under Section C Nurse compact Declaration it tells you on how you can be eligible.

yeah you have to apply for licensure by endorsement, fulfill all the requirements such as completing the application, paying fees, passing the open book Texas jurisprudence exam, sending verification of licensure(s), possible fingerprints, etc. Scope of LPN practice is wider for sure in Texas than Iowa :) and you'll be an LVN not an LPN :)

[quiltynurse56, LPN, LVN]

Thanks for the help. Yes, I will have only one compact license and that will switch from Iowa to Texas when I move and follow the process. I was double checking what I need to do to make that change once I move. Now I know for sure what that process is.

[Dmcinto3]

Question?

Do you actually get a temp license within 10 days when endorsing into Texas?

[quiltynurse56, LPN, LVN]

Question?

Do you actually get a temp license within 10 days when endorsing into Texas?

I know you have your answer by now, but if anyone looks at the thread, I want to answer the question. Actually I think it is 15 days and yes you do. When you receive the letter from the TX BON, you can look on Nursys and find you Temporary Number.

I received mine in less that the 15 days.