Reverting aprn license to maiden name while still married

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Hello!

So I've been married for 1 year now (yay!) and I foolishly decided to change my last name at my local Social Security Administration office (I was sooo excited at that time). I am, however, having a terrible time changing all my licenses/certifications (I am an APRN) along with DEA#, medicare/aid #'s, Texas Medical Board, etc.... I would like to know if it is possible to revert to my maiden name with Texas Board of Nursing while still being married. I found out that in Texas, it is OK to continue with your maiden name in your professional circle. I feel awful because I now regret having changed my last name at all. I had NO idea the mess I would get myself into. I have already e-mailed Texas BON but I have not received a response. Anybody out there knows if it is possible to revert to my maiden name with Texas BON? (I am a legal resident alien, all my immigration documentation has my maiden name ALL over it lol, would this be enough proof for Texas BON?)

THANKS IN ADVANCE

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Most people thought I was making a statement of sorts by keeping my maiden name, but really I just wanted to avoid what you're describing. Sorry I have no advice for you, just my sympathy.

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