The advanced practice section of the BON web site was developed for the purpose of providing information and resources for individuals seeking information regarding advanced practice nursing in the State of Texas. Use this site to obtain information on advanced practice topics of interest, answer questions, and access applications.
The target audience for this site includes advanced practice registered nurses (nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and clinical nurse specialists), students enrolled in advanced educational programs, advanced educational program faculty, and employers. After reviewing this information, if you require further assistance contact us via email at apn@bon.texas.gov.
Please Note: New information will be added on an ongoing basis. Please check back frequently!
Advanced Practice Credentials
Advanced Practice Nurse - Scope of Practice
Advanced Practice Applications
- The fastest way to become licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in Texas is to submit all of the required documents together. Applications that are complete, correct and are received with all the required documents needed for licensure are expedited. If any of the information on your application is incorrect, incomplete or illegible, review of the application may be delayed. During graduation season, the volume increases exponentially and we sometimes experience delays. Our resources are limited and we are reviewing applications as quickly as possible. The 30 day timeline referred to on the website is an internal timeframe we attempt to meet when possible . We truly appreciate your patience with the review process.
- BON to Discontinue Issuance of Paper Letters for APRN Interim Approval and Prescriptive Authority
- Definitions Page for Online APRN Application Status Checks
- Online - Advanced Practice Nurse Application (with option for Prescriptive Authority)
- Paper - Advanced Practice Nurse Application
(with option for Prescriptive Authority)
pdf
[requires Acrobat Version 5.0 or higher] - Specific Information for Completing the Advanced Practice Nurse Application
- Advanced Practice Application FAQs
- Registration
for Outpatient Anesthesia Providers pdf
- APN Refresher Course/Extended
Orientation Information pdf
Prescriptive Authority
- Application for Prescriptive Authority pdf
- Obtaining a DEA Number
- What needs to be on a prescription?
Renewals
All RN and APN renewals are processed by the Licensing Division rather than the APN Office. Therefore, please direct any renewal questions you may have to Customer Service at (512) 305-6809. Timely RN/APN renewals may be completed online.
Regulation of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Nursing Education
National Certification
- Recognized National Certification Examinations pdf
- Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Examination
- APRN Certification Exam Review Criteria pdf
- APRN Certification Exam Review Policy
BON Rules Relating to Advanced Practice Nursing
- Rule 221 - Advanced Practice Nurses
- Rule 222 - Advanced Practice Nurses with Prescriptive Authority
- Rule 219 - Advanced Practice Nursing Education Programs
- Rule 217.11 - Standards of Nursing Practice
- Rule 217.12 - Unprofessional Conduct
- Rule 216 - Continuing Education
Current BON Position Statements Relating to Advanced Practice Nursing Issues
- 15.6 Board Rules Associated With Alleged Patient "Abandonment"
- 15.8 The Role of the Nurse in Moderate Sedation
- 15.9 Performance of Laser Therapy by RNs or LVNs
- 15.10 Continuing Education: Limitations for Expanding Scope of Practice
- 15.12 Use of DSM-IV Diagnoses
- 15.14 Duty of a Nurse in Any Practice Setting
- 15.17 Texas Board of Nursing/Board of Pharmacy, Joint Position Statement, Medication Error
- 15.18 RNs Carrying Out Orders from Advanced Practice Nurses
- 15.22 APNs Providing Medical Aspects of Care for Themselves or Others With Whom There is a Close Personal Relationship
- 15.23 The RNs Use of Complementary Modalities
Information on the Nurse Licensure Compact
- General Information (BON Site)
- General Information (NCSBN Site): https://www.ncsbn.org/156.htm.
- Participating states: https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm