NCLEX Review in Texas

Everything nursing graduates in Texas need to pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN, plus free practice questions and a study plan.

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NCLEX Texas: What You Need to Know

Looking for help with NCLEX Texas? You are in the right place. This guide gives nursing candidates across the USA and Canada clear, practical steps to prepare for the NCLEX with confidence.

Taking the NCLEX in Texas

Nursing graduates in Texas take the NCLEX to become licensed. Licensure is granted by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), which confirms your eligibility before you can register for the exam with Pearson VUE.

Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, so an eligible multistate license lets you practice in other compact states.

How to Register for the NCLEX in Texas

  1. Apply for licensure with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
  2. Register and pay the NCLEX fee with Pearson VUE.
  3. Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT).
  4. Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE test center, including locations near Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin.
  5. Bring acceptable ID that matches your registration name.
Requirements can change. Always confirm current rules with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). This page is educational and is not affiliated with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).

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Do nurses in Texas take the NCLEX?

Yes. Texas uses the NCLEX-RN for registered nurses and the NCLEX-PN for practical/vocational nurses.

Who issues nursing licenses in Texas?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) issues nursing licenses in Texas and determines NCLEX eligibility.

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