Texas § 301.351 DESIGNATIONS.

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§ 301.351 — DESIGNATIONS.

Texas § 301.351

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Tex. Occupations Code Code Ann. § 301.351 (2026).

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Sec. 301.351. DESIGNATIONS.

(a)A person who holds a license as a registered nurse under this chapter:

(1)is referred to as a registered nurse; and

(2)may use the abbreviation "R.N."

(b)A person who holds a license as a vocational nurse under this chapter:

(1)is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse or vocational nurse; and

(2)may use the abbreviation "L.V.N." or "V.N."

(c)While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse shall wear a clearly legible insignia identifying the nurse as a registered or vocational nurse. The insignia may not contain information other than:

(1)the registered or vocational nurse designation;

(2)the nurse's name, certifications, academic degrees, or practice position;

(3)the name of the employing facility or agency, or other employer;

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Sec. 301.351. DESIGNATIONS. (a) A person who holds a license as a registered nurse under this chapter:
(1) is referred to as a registered nurse; and
(2) may use the abbreviation "R.N."
(b) A person who holds a license as a vocational nurse under this chapter:
(1) is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse or vocational nurse; and
(2) may use the abbreviation "L.V.N." or "V.N."
(c) While interacting with the public in a nursing role, each nurse shall wear a clearly legible insignia identifying the nurse as a registered or vocational nurse. The insignia may not contain information other than:
(1) the registered or vocational nurse designation;
(2) the nurse's name, certifications, academic degrees, or practice position;
(3) the name of the employing facility or agency, or other employer;
(4) a picture of the nurse; or
(5) any other information authorized by the board.
(d) The board may adopt rules establishing specifications for the insignia.
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 113 (S.B. 1000 ), Sec. 6, eff. May 20, 2005.

Legislative History

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.027, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 876, Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2003.