Initial Licensure and Recognition Forms - Declaratory OrderA petition for Declaratory Order is a formal disclosure to the Board of an outstanding eligibility issue that may prevent an applicant from taking the NCLEX examination upon completion of a nursing program. The Declaratory Order process permits the Board to make decisions regarding a petitioner’s eligibility for licensure prior to entering or completing a nursing program.
Download Form: PETITION FOR DECLARATORY ORDER To avoid a delay in the review process, please be sure to follow each of the instructions carefully and complete the entire form. A declaratory order is not reviewed for a decision until all requirements are met and fees are received. An incomplete petition could delay the decision letter. Who should submit a Declaratory Order?
Further details in the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations are available at this link: §213.30. Declaratory Order of Eligibility for Licensure. |
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