When is my nurse license renewal due in Texas?

The nurse license renewal is due every two years on the last day of one's birth month. (Source: Texas Board of Nursing )

How do I renew my nurse license in Texas?

A nurse license can be renewed online through the Texas Board of Nursing’s website or by mail. (Source: Texas Board of Nursing )

What continuing education requirements do I need to fulfill for nurse license renewal in Texas?

Nurses in Texas are required to complete 20 contact hours of continuing education (CE) within the two years before their license expiration date. At least two hours must be related to nursing jurisprudence and ethics. (Source: Texas Board of Nursing )

Can I renew my nurse license if I have outstanding disciplinary actions or have not met other requirements?

No, nurses must have a clear license status to renew their license in Texas. (Source: Texas Board of Nursing )

What happens if I do not renew my nurse license by the deadline?

Nurses who do not renew their license on time will have a lapsed license and cannot practice nursing in Texas until their license is reinstated. It’s important to always be aware of when your license expires and renew your license before the expiration date. If you do not renew your license before the expiration date, your license will go into delinquent status, and you cannot practice/work as a nurse with a delinquent license. You will not be able to practice nursing until your license is successfully renewed and placed into an active/current status. (Source: Texas Board of Nursing )

Texas Board of Nursing License Renewal Requirements for Nurses

What are the state license renewal requirements for a nurse in Texas?

For registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Texas, there are specific license renewal requirements that the Texas Board of Nursing determines. These requirements include courses for RNs, LPNs, and APRNs.

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For detailed nursing license renewal information and latest updates, please always refer to the Texas State Board of Nursing

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CE Requirements for Nursing Licenses

Every two years, the Texas Nursing Board requires nurses to complete the following continuing education contact hours to comply with licensing requirements:

20 contact hours for RN license renewal
20 contact hours for LPN license renewal
20 contact hours for APRN license renewal

An APRN who holds prescriptive authority must complete additional CE above and beyond the 20 hours required for all nurses.

Mandated State Courses

To renew your Texas nursing license, continuing education is required in the following areas:

3 contact hours every licensure renewal on Prescription Drug Abuse: Opioid Diversion and Best-Practice Prescribing

2 contact hours every licensure renewal on Older Adult and Geriatric Care for Texas Nurses

2 contact hours prior to the end of every third renewal cycle on Nursing Jurisprudence and Ethics for Texas: Standards of Nursing

2 contact hours on Forensic Evidence Collection for Texas Nurses: Sexual Assault Examination Guidelines, for nurses working in an ER setting, by the second anniversary of the initial licensure issuance as a one-time requirement

License Expiration and Renewal

Registered Nurse Licenses:

Texas RN licenses renew every two years on the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, and odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years. First-time renewals can be anywhere from 6 to 29 months.

Licensed Practical Nurse Licenses:

Texas LPN licenses renew every two years on the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, and odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years. First-time renewals can be anywhere from 6 to 29 months.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licenses:

Texas APRN licenses renew every two years on the last day of the nurse's birth month in even-numbered years for nurses born in even-numbered years, and odd-numbered years for nurses born in odd-numbered years. First-time renewals can be anywhere from 6 to 29 months.

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Texas nursing license renewal information as of September 2019.

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