Texas Nurse Practitioners
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Resources for Every NP in Texas

Posted over 4 years ago by Emily Eastin

Take advantage of these resources that have been developed specifically for Texas NPs. Take a look below to learn about some of new practice resources available to you.

TNP Books Available on Amazon:
New NP Handbook- First Edition: Whether you are a newly licensed Texas nurse practitioner (NP) or have years of practice under your belt, you won’t want to go without our convenient, easy-to-navigate NP handbook.The handbook includes an overview of licensure, prescriptive authority, scope of practice, business, and disciplinary issues for NPs in Texas. It also includes references to the most common laws, rules, and regulations impacting the daily practice of Texas NPs. Learn the answers to these questions and more for only $24.99 - order today on Amazon!

Essential Guide to Practice for Texas Nurse Practitioners: Everything you need to know about rules and regulations pertaining to Nurse Practitioners in Texas, conveniently located all in one place, this essential guide provides important information for new and experienced Nurse Practitioners in Texas, as well as employers of NPs in Texas. Contents include Texas NP Licensure, The Laws, Rules and Agencies Governing NPs in Texas, The Foundations of Practice, Prescriptive Authority, Practice Issues for NPs, The Board of Nursing Disciplinary Process and Alternatives and Liability. Published December 2019. This resource is now available to purchase on Amazon as either an e-book ($79.99) or printed book ($89.99). Click here to purchase.

Sample Agreements offered on the TNP Website:
Sample Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA): This PAA is between the physician and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) listed on the agreement and should be reviewed, dated and signed by all parties to the Agreement at least annually. Order here.

Sample Facility Based Protocol: A facility-based protocol is a written authorization whereby a physician delegates authority to an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to initiate medical aspects of patient care, including delegation of the act of prescribing or ordering a drug or device at a facility-based practice. Order here.