Texas Board of Nursing timeline for APRN license

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Hi there,

I need some information on the TX BON time line on issuing APRN license. I initially applied for a license on Sept 10 and took my boards three weeks later and passed. I currently have a job and my prospective employer is getting "Antsy". Can any one tell me from your experiences how long it took the TX BON to issue an APRN license after passing boards. Most of my classmates out of state are getting their applications processed in days why it taking TX BON "forever". Help!!! I don't want to loose my first job before I start. I called Austin but their unfriendly staffers were not that helpful..

Specializes in Internal Medicine.

Thanks for replying. I'm just waiting for my final transcripts to be sent out sometime this coming week, so hopefully your timeline will be fairly accurate.

One last question, how long after you applied online were you able to check the status of your application? I applied a couple of days ago, and when I check the status it shows there are no records. I would imagine that due to it being the weekend, their system doesn't update.

I'm trying to get a feel for when I can put in my notice at my current job, and seamlessly start my NP job. Having to give 30 day notice makes it a little more difficult to forecast.

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Specializes in FNP.

An update for those looking for Texas APRN licensure timeline information:

Sounds like Texas is slow compared to some of the other states. My license just became official yesterday. I applied via the online application in August just after graduation. It took a week or two for my application to show up in the system. Once your application is in the system, you can check online to see what information/documents are still needed. I had all documents submitted (except my certification), including a final transcript with degree awarded, before taking the exam. I passed the exam on September 17. My certification became official on September 23 and my letter of certification was sent to the Texas BON on September 24. My letter of certification showed up as received on the board of nursing website on September 29. My license became official on October 9, 3 weeks and 1 day after passing the exam. I also know another new NP who graduated last December and received her license exactly 3 weeks after passing the exam. From what I can gather, timeframe from receipt of last document (whether certification or final transcript, etc.) to getting the license is approximately 2 weeks. However, this can vary depending on how many applications have been submitted.

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