Declaratory Order and Nursing Jurisprudence Exam

The Declaratory Order process permits the Texas Board of Nursing to make decisions regarding a petitioner’s eligibility for licensure prior to entering or completing a nursing program. The eligibility determination takes a minimum of 3-6 months. Individuals are strongly encouraged to petition the Board for an eligibility determination PRIOR to enrollment in a nursing program. For more information regarding Declaratory Orders, please visit: https://www.bon.texas.gov/forms_declaratory_order.asp.html

Texas Board of Nursing Resource list for Nursing Jurisprudence Exam & other resources can be found at www.bon.texas.gov

Nursing Jurisprudence Exam (NJE) is required for all nurses in the state of Texas for anyone graduating after September 2008. See Texas Administrative Code Title 22, Part 11 Chapter 217.17 below. Further information can be found at www.bon.state.tx.us

Please review the Texas Board of Nursing www.bon.stat.tx.us website for further information regarding convictions or psychiatric episodes, and intemperate use of alcohol/drugs in pertaining to pre-licensure and licensure eligibility.