Extensive Orientation DON in Texas

[Susan P]

I currently hold a RN license in New York and haven't worked in over 8 years. 
According to the Texas DON I can choose to get and " Extensive Orientation " and 80 hours of having a preceptor in the clinical setting. 
Am I correct? Also, what is an Extensive Orientation and how do you get one?

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

Please clarify. Are you trying to get licensed in Texas.. through your New York license? Are you correct on what? The definition of an extensive orientation... is up to the DON.

[Susan P]

Correct in-Do I find an Extensive Orientation somehow? Where? 
also, the 80 hours-do you do that during  the Extensive Orientation?

[chare]

From Rule §217.5, Temporary License and Endorsement:

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(c) A nurse who has not practiced nursing in another state within the four years immediately preceding a request for temporary licensure and/or permanent licensure by endorsement will be required to:
  (1) complete a refresher course, extensive orientation to the practice of nursing, or a nursing program of study that meets the requirements prescribed by the Board. The nurse must submit an Application for Six Month Temporary Permit (RN) or an Application for Six Month Temporary Permit (LVN), as applicable, to the Board for the limited purpose of completing a refresher course, extensive orientation to the practice of nursing, or a nursing program of study;
  (2) submit to the Board evidence of the successful completion of the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection

The TX BON Education - Refresher Courses page contains an email address for their education consultant.  Also, you might find the Frequently Asked Questions - Education site helpful as well.

Best wishes.