TX HHS Form 5513-NATCEP. Request to Take the Competency Evaluation Program (CEP) Based on Competency in Basic Nursing Skills as an RN/LVN Student

The TX HHS Form 5513-NATCEP is a request form for RN/LVN students to take the Competency Evaluation Program (CEP) based on their competency in basic nursing skills. This form helps solve the problem of verifying an individual's competence in providing basic nursing care, ensuring they meet the requirements to participate in the CEP.

To be eligible to take the CEP, applicants must demonstrate competency in providing basic nursing skills according to their school's curriculum and meet specific requirements listed at §26 TAC 556.11(c)(2)-(3) of the Licensing Standards for Nurse Aides. Additionally, applicants must request a criminal history check from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and submit the results along with this application.

This form is typically used by RN/LVN students who are currently enrolled or have been enrolled within the past 24 months in a state-accredited school of nursing. Key features include required information such as name, social security number, date of birth, email address, and phone numbers, as well as conditions for eligibility and follow-up actions to complete the CEP. By filling out this form, students can demonstrate their competence in basic nursing skills and take the next step towards participating in the CEP.

• Eligibility requirements: currently enrolled or have been enrolled within the past 24 months in a state-accredited school of nursing
• Competency evaluation based on basic nursing skills
• Criminal history check required from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)