Nurse Practitioner · Licensing Roadmap
Georgia NP to Texas NP License Requirements
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Likely pathway †
Could not confirm a Texas APRN “endorsement/reciprocity” pathway for an APRN from another state. The Texas Board of Nursing states: “endorsement is not available for those who desire to be licensed as an APRN in Texas.” Applicants must meet Texas APRN requirements under Rule 221 regardless of other-state licensure.
Pathway conditions to check
- No APRN endorsement/reciprocity into Texas as an APRN
Applicant seeking APRN licensure in Texas from another state must not rely on APRN endorsement into Texas; “endorsement is not available for those who desire to be licensed as an APRN in Texas.”
To determine which option applies: None.
Source 1 ↗ - Texas APRN requirements apply regardless of other-state licensure
Applicant must meet Texas APRN requirements in Rule 221 “regardless of licensure in another state.”
To determine which option applies: None.
Source 1 ↗ - RN license/multistate privilege prerequisite before APRN approval
“must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or have a current, valid RN license with multistate privilege… before any level of APRN licensure can be granted.”
To determine which option applies: The evidence for this pathway condition needs confirmation.
- Recent practice OR recent program
Must complete “a minimum of 400 hours of practice… within the last 24 calendar months” OR complete “your advanced practice nursing educational program within the last 24 calendar months.”
To determine which option applies: The evidence for this pathway condition needs confirmation.
- Recent continuing education OR recent program
Must complete “a minimum of 20 contact hours… within the last 24 calendar months” OR complete “your… educational program within the last 24 calendar months.”
To determine which option applies: The evidence for this pathway condition needs confirmation.
- National certification (role/population focus) and expiration handling
Must have “National certification in the role and population focus area congruent with” education; if certification expires “more than four years from today,” leave expiration blank and fax copies after online application.
To determine which option applies: Exact role/population focus and certification expiration date.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Program accredited; Rule 221.3 compliance
Must complete “an advanced practice nursing educational program… recognized by the Board that complies with the requirements in Rule 221.3.”
To determine which option applies: Program accreditation and compliance; applicant’s program completion date.
Source 1 ↗ - Program course/clinical content if completed on/after Jan 1, 1998
If program completed “on or after January 1, 1998” must demonstrate separate dedicated courses including advanced physical assessment (clinical component) and other listed subjects plus practicum/preceptorship/internship.
To determine which option applies: Program completion date and documented coursework content.
Source 1 ↗ - Clinical hours if completed on/after Jan 1, 2003
If completed “on or after January 1, 2003,” program must include “a minimum of 500 hours of separate, non-duplicated clinical hours.”
To determine which option applies: Program completion date and clinical hour documentation.
Source 1 ↗ - Incident disclosure/eligibility issues declaration
If applicant has eligibility issues (e.g., criminal history or disciplinary action), they must “declare certain information” and “provide a written explanation of the incident(s).”
To determine which option applies: The evidence for this pathway condition needs confirmation.
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Government fees †
Confirmed Texas APRN fees in the excerpts: $100 “for APRN licensure only,” and $150 “with prescriptive authority” (nonrefundable): “This fee is nonrefundable.” If requesting both licensure and prescriptive authority in one application, “a $150 processing fee is required.” Other fees (e.g., verification/background/fingerprinting) are not confirmed in the supplied excerpts.
Fee breakdown
- APRn licensure only processing fee — $100.00
Requesting only APRN licensure (no prescriptive authority).
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - APRN licensure with prescriptive authority fee — $150.00
Requesting prescriptive authority.
Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ - Combined application fee (licensure + prescriptive authority) — $150.00
If requesting both licensure and prescriptive authority in one application.
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Processing time †
Texas APRN review/response timing estimates in the excerpts: “may take 10-15 business days based on the volume,” and “generally takes us 10-15 business days to review and respond.” Another excerpt states: “it generally takes us about 30 days to review and respond.” These are review/response estimates, not issuance timing.
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Compact considerations †
Texas participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs/LVNs. The Texas Board of Nursing notes: “The Texas Legislature adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact…,” “It became effective on January 1, 2000,” and for a “Texas Compact License” requires residing in Texas as legal residence and declaring Texas as primary state of residence.
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Application requirements †
Texas APRN application guidance available in excerpts emphasizes submitting all required documents together for faster processing: “submit all required documents together” and “Applications that are complete, correct, and received with all required materials are expedited.” Step-by-step numbered instructions, the full application checklist, and the full set of required forms for an NP application are not fully shown in the provided excerpts.
Requirements checklist
- Must meet Texas APRN requirements under Rule 221 regardless of other-state licensure — Required
Applies to all applicants seeking APRN licensure in Texas.
Source 1 ↗ - APRNs in Texas require Texas RN licensure or current valid RN license with multistate privilege before APRN approval — Required
Prerequisite before any level of APRN licensure can be granted.
Source 1 ↗ - No APRN endorsement into Texas — Required
If applicant wants to be licensed as an APRN in Texas.
Source 1 ↗ - Educational program accreditation/compliance with Rule 221.3 — Required
Must complete an accredited program recognized by the Board.
Source 1 ↗ - National certification aligned to role/population focus area — Required
Must hold national certification congruent with educational preparation.
Source 1 ↗ - National certification expiration handling (fax copies) — May apply
If certification expires more than four years from today.
Source 1 ↗ - 400 hours practice within last 24 months OR program completed within last 24 months — Needs confirmation
Alternative option provided.
- 20 contact hours continuing education within last 24 months OR program completed within last 24 months — Needs confirmation
Alternative option provided.
- If program completed on/after Jan 1, 1998: separate dedicated courses (list) — May apply
Condition depends on program completion date.
Source 1 ↗ - Jan 1, 1998+ includes advanced physical assessment with clinical component (among other listed subjects) — May apply
Course-content detail within the Jan 1, 1998+ requirement.
Source 1 ↗ - If program completed on/after Jan 1, 2003: minimum 500 hours separate, non-duplicated clinical hours — May apply
Condition depends on program completion date.
Source 1 ↗ - Declare eligibility issues and provide written explanation — Needs confirmation
Applies if applicant has eligibility issues such as criminal history or disciplinary action.
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License verification †
No specific Texas APRN verification steps (e.g., exactly what documents are used for RN verification, transcript submission method, or other verification document-by-document requirements) are fully shown in the supplied excerpts. The excerpts indicate you must declare certain incidents and provide a written explanation: “provide a written explanation of the incident(s) you are declaring.”
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Fingerprinting and background checks †
No specific Texas APRN criminal background check requirements are confirmed in the supplied excerpts.
Education and transcripts
Texas APRN education requirements confirmed in the excerpts: completion of an advanced practice nursing educational program accredited by an organization recognized by the Board complying with Rule 221.3; and national certification in the role/population focus area congruent with education. For program dates: if completed on/after Jan 1, 1998, demonstrate separate dedicated courses including advanced physical assessment (clinical component), pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, APRN role preparation, clinical major courses targeted to role/population, and a practicum/preceptorship/internship providing direct patient care under qualified supervision. If completed on/after Jan 1, 2003, include at least 500 hours of separate, non-duplicated clinical hours.
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Documents to prepare †
The excerpts list several “Other APRN Application Forms,” including: “Verification of Completion For Postal Mail Submission Only,” “Verification of Completion For Electronic/E-Mail Submission Only,” “CNS Diagnosis and Management Course Guidelines,” and “Recognized National Certification Examinations,” plus certification exam review criteria/policy, title policies, and “Refresher Course/Extensive Orientation for APRNs returning to practice after 4 years.” The full document checklist for an NP application (including all RN verification/transcript/background mechanics) is not fully shown in the supplied excerpts.
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Responsible agency †
Texas APRN practice/eligibility conditions confirmed: APRNs in Texas “must be licensed as an Registered Nurse in Texas or have a current, valid RN license with multistate privilege… before any level of APRN licensure can be granted.” Also: “it will not grant any level of approval until you hold a current, valid RN license… or privilege to practice in the state of Texas.” Applicants may not endorse into Texas as an APRN: “endorsement is not available for those who desire to be licensed as an APRN in Texas.”
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Some details in marked sections could not be confirmed. The text explains what remains uncertain; confirm those details with the licensing board before applying.
Details still to confirm
- Likely pathway
Only the APRN endorsement availability statement and “requirements apply regardless” are confirmed. No detailed numbered eligibility pathway specific to moving from GA to TX is shown in the supplied excerpts.
- Application requirements
A full, numbered application checklist and all required NP/APRN forms are not fully shown; only partial application page guidance and a list of some “Other APRN Application Forms” are provided.
- License verification
No complete verification section is shown for RN verification, transcript submission method, or how documents are verified for APRN licensure.
- Fingerprinting and background checks
No specific background check/criminal history documentation requirement for Texas APRN is shown in the supplied excerpts.
- Government fees
No other APRN-related fees besides the $100/$150 amounts are confirmed in the supplied excerpts.
- Processing time
Processing/response timing is shown as estimates; issuance timing is not confirmed.
- Compact considerations
Compact participation is confirmed for Texas, but applicant-specific compact eligibility/residency is unknown.
- Responsible agency
RN/multistate prerequisite is confirmed, but applicant’s current RN status in TX/NLC is unknown.
- Documents to prepare
A partial list of “Other APRN Application Forms” is shown. The complete set of required documents for an NP application is not fully enumerated in the supplied excerpts.