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State by State Nurse Practitioner RequirementsNurse practitioner requirements vary from state to state. Nurse practitioners (NP) are also known as
advanced practice registered nurses (A.P.R.N.). Each state has its own requirements for licensing
nurse practitioners. This document is a state-by-state guide to the requirements necessary to become
a nurse practitioner . The general requirements for a nurse practitioner license are as follows:
All states r equire an RN license
All states re quire some form of advan ced train ing b eyond undergra duate R N traini ng
27 states require a masters degree in nursing
35 states require national certification
If you're interested in becoming a nurse, each state has it's own requirements for getting your RN
license.
If you already have your RN license, below you will find each state's requirements for NP licensing.
Simply click on the state you're interested in, or scroll down to see the list of requirements by state.
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas
California Colorado Connecticut Delaware
Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho
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Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland
Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi
Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina
South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah
Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia
Wisconsin Wyoming
Alabama Nurse Practitioner Requirements
The Alabama Board of Nursing grants approval for Advanced Practice Nursing in four categories:
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Requirements for Certified Nurse Midwives include:
Active RN
Masters degree in nursing
Completion of program of study and clinical experience for qualification as a nurse midwife
Requirements for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist include:
Active RN
Masters degree in nursing or post-master certificate
Completion of program of study and clinical experience for qualification as a nurse anesthetist
Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialists include:
Active RN l icense
Masters degree in nursing or post-masters certificate in nursing
National Certification
Complete Alabama nurse practitioner requirements can be found at the Alabama Board of Nursing
Website.
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Alaska Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current Alaska RN license
Complete a formal educational program which prepares an RN for an expanded role in health care
delivery and leads to a degree
National Certification
Information on advanced nurse practitioner or certified nurse practitioner requirements can be found on
the Alaska Board of Nursing website.
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Arizona Nurse Practitioner Requirements
The Arizona Board of Nursing grants approval for Advanced Practice Nursing in three categories:
Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Requirements include:
RN license
Masters degree in nursing - Completion of a nurse practitioner education program approved or recognized
by the board and educational requirements prescribed by the board by rule
National Certification
Complete requirements for Arizona nurse practitioners can be found on the Arizona Nursing Board
website.
Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)Successful completion of a graduate level organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses
for the advanced practice role of advanced nurse practitioner; and
Current certification as a nurse practitioner by a nationally recognized certifying body which meets the
requirements of Section VII of this Chapter.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Satisfactory completion, beyond generic nursing preparation, of a formal graduate level educational
program that meets the standards of the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational
Programs or another nationally recognized accrediting body that has as its objective preparation of nurses
to perform as nurse anesthetists; and
Current certification from the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, Council on Re-certification of
Nurse Anesthetists, or another nationally recognized certifying body which meets the requirements of
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Section VII of this Chapter.
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)Successful completion of a graduate level program of nursing education that prepares nurses for the
advanced practice role of nurse midwife;
Current certification as a nurse midwife from the American College of Nurse Midwives, or another
nationally recognized certifying body which meets the requirements of Section VII of this Chapter; and
Written agreement with a consulting physician if providing intrapartum care.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Master's degree evidencing successful completion of a graduate program in nursing, which shall include
supervised clinical practice and classroom instruction in a nursing clinical practice specialty; and
Current certification in a specialty role as a clinical nurse specialist from a nationally recognized certifying
body which meets the requirements of Section VII of this Chapter.
ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF NUR SING RULES AND REGULATIONS
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
California Nurse Practitioner Requirements
RN license
Specialization as adult nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, obstetrical-gynecological nursepractitioner, and family nurse practitioner
master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in
nursing
satisfactorily completed a nurse practitioner program approved by the board
California Nurse Practitioner Practice
Colorado Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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Rn license
Graduate degree in area of specialization
Successful completion of a nationally accredited education program for preparation as an advanced
practice nurse or a passing score on a certification examination of a nationally recognized accrediting
agency
National certification from a nationally recognized accrediting agency
The Colorado Nurse Practice Act lists the requirements for nurse practitioners as well as additional
information.
Connecticut Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Hold a current Connecticut registered nurse license;
Hold and maintain current certification as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist
from one of the following national organizations:
The American Nurses' Association
The National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties;
The National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses;
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists ;
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation; or
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses CCNS certification;
Thirty (30) hours of education in pharmacology for advanced nursing practice;
a master’s degree in nursing or in a related field recognized for certification as a nurse practitioner, a
clinical nurse specialist or a nurse anesthetist
Connecticut Nurse Practitioner Requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Delaware Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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Master's degree, or
Post-basic program certificate in a clinical nursing specialty with nursing certification from a national
certification body recognized by the Board, if certification is available.
National Certification, including:
Practice in the specialty for which you are applying of either 600 hours over the past two years or
1500 hours over the past five years, or
Graduation from the specialty program within the past two years.
Delaware Advanced Practice Nurse Requirements
Florida Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current unencumbered license to practice professional nursing in Florida
National advanced practice certification from an approved nursing specialty board. These include:
Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists, or Council on Re-certification of Nurse Anesthetists, or
their predecessors.
American College of Nurse Midwives.
American Nurses Associa tion (America n Nurse s Crede ntialing Center) N urse Practitione r leve l
examinations only.
National Certification Corporation for OB/GYN, Neonatal Nursing Specialties (nurse practitioner level
examination only).
National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates (Pediatric Nurse
Associate/Practitioner l evel e xaminations only).
Completion of a formal nursing specialty program prior to eligibility of examination;
Written examination prior to certification
Florida Rules of the Board of Nursing
Georgia Nurse Practitioner Requirements
RN license
A master's deg ree o r other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program
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National board certification in area of specialty
Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Act outlines the specific requirements for Georgia nurses and
nurse practitioners.
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Hawaii Nurse Practitioner Requirements
A current, u nencumbere d li cense a s a registered nurse in this state;
An unen cumbered license as a registered nurse i n al l other states in which the nu rse has a curren t and
active license;
An unen cumbered recognition as an advanced practice re gistered nurse o r simila r desig nation in al l other
states in which the nurse has a current and active recognition as an advanced practice registered nurse;
Completed an accredited graduate-level education program leading to a master's degree as a certifiedregistered nurse anesthetist, a nurse midwife, a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse practitioner;
A current, u nencumbere d certification of havin g pa ssed a national certification e xamination that measures
role and population-focused competencies and is recognized by the board;
Maintained continued competencies through re-certification in role and population-focused competencies
through a national certification program recognized by the board;
Acquired advanced clinical knowledg e an d skill s prepa ring the nurse to provid e di rect care to patien ts
through a significant educational and practical concentration on the direct care of patients;
Demonstrated a greater breadth of knowledge, a greater synthesis of data, greater complexity of skills and
interventions, and greater role autonomy than demonstrated by a registered nurse;
Been educationally prepared to assume responsibility and accountability for health promotion and
maintenance and to assess, diagnose, and manage patient problems through the use and prescription of
pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions;
Acquired clinical experien ce of sufficient dep th and breadth to reflect the inten ded license; a nd
Paid the appropriate fees.
Complete Hawaii Nursing Requirements can be found on the Hawaii governement website and list
advanced practice nurse requirements.
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Idaho Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current RN License
Completion of a board approved advanced practice professional nursing education program
National Certification
Pass qualifying examination
Idaho Advacned Practice Profesional Nursing Requirements
Illinois Nurse Practitioner Requirements
holds a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Illinois;
Current national certification as:
a nurse midwife
clinical nurse specialist
nurse practitioner
certified registered nurse anesthetist
Paid the required fees
Completion of a post-basic advanced practice formal education program in the area of nursing specialty.
Illinois Licensure Requirements for APN’s
Iowa Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Specialty areas of nursing practice for the ARNP in Iowa include:
certified clinical nurse specialist
certified nurse midwife
certified nurse practitioner
certified registered nurse anesthetist
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Requirements for NP status include:
Current licensure as a registered nurse
Master's degree or formal advanced practice education program
National certification as an advanced practice nurse
Registration with the Iowa State Board of Nursing
Registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the board of pharmacy examiners
Iowa Advanced Nursing Requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Kansas Nurse Practitioner Requirements
The four areas of advanced practice nurse include:
Clinical nurse specialist
Nurse anesthetist
Nurse-midwife
Nurse practitioner
Requirements for an NP license include:
Meet one of the following criteria
Complete a formal, post-basic nursing education program located or offered in Kansas that has been
approved by the board and prepares the nurse to function in the advanced role for which application
is made
Complete a formal, post-basic nursing education program that is not located or offered in Kansas but
is determined by the board to meet the standards for program approval established by K.A.R. 60-17-
101 through 60-17-108
Have completed a formal, post-basic nursing education program that may be no longer in existence
but is determined by the board to meet standards at least as stringent as those required for program
approval by the board at the time of graduation
Hold a current certificate of authority to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in the
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category for which application is made and that meets the following criteria:
Was issued by another board of nursing
Required completion of a program meeting standards equal to or greater than those established
by K.A.R. 60-17-101 through 60-17-108 or
Complete a formal educational program of post-basic study and clinical experience that can be
demonstrated by the applicant to have sufficiently prepared the applicant for practice in the category
of advanced practice for which application is made. The applicant shall show that the curriculum of
the program is consistent with public health and safety policy and that it prepared individuals to
perform acts generally recognized by the nursing profession as capable of being performed by
persons with post-basic education in nursing.
1,000 hours of advanced nursing practice during the five years preceding the date of application
Master's degree or a higher degree in nursing or area of specilization
Three college hours in advanced pathophysiology
Kansas Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Kentucky Nurse Practitioner Requirements
The Kentucky Board of Nursing recognizes the following areas of APRN-NP:
Acute Care
Adult
Adult Psych Me ntal He alth
Child/Adolescent Psych Mental Health
Family
Family Psych Mental Health
Gerontological
Medical/Surgery
Neonatal
Pediatric
Women's Health
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Requirements include:
Current RN license
National Certification in area of specialization
Completion of training program and clinical study in area of specialization
A masters degree is not required for NPs in Kentucky. Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensure
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Areas of advanced practice nurses include:
Certified nurse midwife or "CNM" who is an advanced practice registered nurse educated in the
disciplines of nursing and midwifery and certified according to a nationally recognized certifying body,
such as the American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council, as approved by the board and who
is authorized to manage the nurse midwifery care of newborns and women in the antepartum, intrapartum,
postpartum, and/or gynecological periods.
Certified registered nurse anesthetist or "CRNA" who is an advanced practice registered nurse
educated in the field of nurse anesthesia and certified according to the requirements of a nationally
recognized certifying body such as the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or the Council on
Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, as approved by the board and who is authorized to select and
administer anesthetics or ancillary services to patients under their care.
Clinical nurse specialist or "CNS" who is an advanced practice registered nurse educated in a
recognized nursing specialty area who is certified according to the requirements of a nationally
recognized certifying body such as the American Nurses Association's American Nurses Credentialing
Center, as approved by the board and who is authorized to provide direct nursing care to a select
population in a recognized nursing specialty area, and plans, guides, and directs care given by other
nursing personnel.
Nurse practitioner or "NP" who is an advanced practice registered nurse educated in a specified area of
care and certified according to the requirements of a nationally recognized accrediting agency such as:
the American Nurses Association's American Nurses Credentialing Center
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
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the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, or
or as approved by the board and who is authorized to provide primary, acute, or chronic care as an
advanced nurse practitioner acting within his scope of practice to individuals, families, and other groups in
a variety of settings including, but not limited to, homes, institutions, offices, industry, schools, and other
community agencies.
Requirements for an NP license in Louisiana include:
RN license
Master's degree
National Certificaiton
Louisiana Nurse Practice Act
Maine Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Verification of basic nursing license
National certification in area of specialty
Completion of advanced practice nursing program
Maine APRN requirements
Maryland Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Areas of s peciliation include:
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse psychotherapist
Maryland RN license or compact license
Current national certification in area of specilization
Completion of a nurse practitioner program
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Program must include coursework in:
Advanced pharmacolo gy
Advanced pathophysicol ogy
Advanced physical assessment
Advanced Practice Registered Nursing
Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Graduation from a formal education program which prepares the nurse to practice in an advanced role
Education program must include:
Advanced physcial assessment
Advanced pathophysiol ogy
Advanced pharmacolo gy
Current, unencumbered MA RN license
National certification in the area of specialization
Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act
Massachusetts Advance Practice Registered Nursing
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Michigan Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Areas of s pecilization include:
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Requirements include:
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Current RN license
Complete one fo the following
For Nurse Anesthetists, send Specialty Certification form to the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists Coun cil on Certification or Cou ncil on Re certification o f Nurse Anesthetists for veri fication
of your current certification.
For Nurse Midwives, send Specialty Certification form to the American Midwifery Certification Board
(formerly ACNM Certification Council) for verification of your current certification.
For NPs, specialization from a national certification agency for the following
Adult Adul t Health
Family
Diabetes Management, Advanced
Acute Care
Adult Psychiatric and Mental H ealth N ursing
Family Psychiatric & Mental Health
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Gerontological
Public/Community Health Nursing
Pediatric
Gerontological Nursing
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health
Pediatric Nursing
Diabetes Management, Advanced
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Michigan Nurse Specialty Certification Requirements
Minnesota Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Minnesota registered nurse license
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National certification as a clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwife, or nurse practitioner
Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Mississippi Nurse Practitioner RequirementsGraduated from a nationally approved school of nursing with a masters degree or higher;
Taken and passed a national certification exam in the area of your practice;
Submitted an initial application with all appropriate documents approved prior to practicing;
Completed a 720 hours residency that was monitored by either a licensed physician or certified APRN and
evidence of this must be submitted to the Board of Nursing and accepted in order to begin unmonitored
practice and be eligible to apply for controlled substance privilege;
Application renewed every two (2) yea rs October - December of even numbered years.
Mississippi advanced practice RN
Missouri Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Missouri offers the following specializations for advanced practice nurses:
ACNP Acute Ca re Nurse Practitioner
ACCNS Adult Acute Critical Care C linical Nurse Spe cialist
AHCNS Adult Health Clinical Nurse Spe cialist ( formerly: Medica l/Surgical CNS)
ANP Adult N urse Practitione r
AP/MHCNS Adult Psych/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Sp ecialist
AP/MHNP Adult Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practition er
C-AP/MHCNS Child-Adolescent Psy/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
FNP Family Nurse Practitioner
FP/MHCNS Family Psych/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
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FP/MHNP Family Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
GCNS Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist
GNP Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
M-CCNS Maternal-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist
NCCNS Neonatal Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
NNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
CRNA Nurse Anesthetist
CNM Certified Nurse Midwife
PCCNS Pediatric Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
PCNS Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
PNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
WHCNS Women's Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
WHNP Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Complete one of the following:
An adva nced n ursing program
Preceptor experience of 300 clock hours
3-credit hours of pharmacology
45 continuing education units in pharmacology
1000 Clock hours of clinical experience in advanced practice nursing field of specialty
National certification by one of these certifying bodies
Completed statement of controlled substance delegation form
Missouri Advanced Practice Nurse
Montana Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Montana recognizes the following advanced nursing specialties:
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psych
Clinical Nurse Specialist - APRN
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Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
The requirements are:
Current Montana RN license
Masters degree from an accredited nursing education program in the area of specilization
National certitification
American Nurses Cre dentialin g Ce nter (ANCC)
American Nurses Cre dentialin g Ce nter (ANCC)
American College of Nurse-Mid wives(ACNM)
American Academy of Nurse Practition ers
Councils on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists
National Certification Council
Montana Board of Nursing
Nebraska Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Active RN l icense
A master's deg ree i n nursi ng wi th empha sis in the are a of specialty
National certification in the area of specialty
30 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics
Nebraska Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Nurse Practitioner Requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Nevada Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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Advanced practice n urse pro gram i n area of specia lty
National certification in area of specialty
Pathway to becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Nevada
New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Meet the general requirements of Nur 302.01;
Hold a current and unencumbered RN license issued by the board or a multi-state license issued by
another compact state;
Have either:
Earned a graduate degree in an accredited advanced registered nurse practitioner education
program; or
Graduated before July 1, 2004 from an ARNP education program accredited by a national accrediting
body that meets the requirements of Nur 600;
Be competent to practice as a result of graduation from an educational program that complies with (3)
above that has been recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in the specialty area of
practice;
Hold current certification from a national certifying body, recognized by the by National Council of State
Boards of Nursing, that specializes in the ARNP area of practice. Recognized bodies include:
American Academy of Nurse Practition ers
Adult Nu rse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurses Cre dentialin g Ce nter
Acute Care Nurse Pra ctitioner
Adult Nu rse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Adult Psychiatric and Mental H ealth N urse Practition er
Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
ACNM Certificatio n Cou ncil
Certified Nurse Midwife
Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Have used advanced practice nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills for at least 400 hours within the 4
years immediately preceding the application; and
If the applicant graduated from an advanced nurse practitioner program 2 or more years prior to the date of
application, taken:
At least 30 ed ucational contact hou rs to satisfy the req uirements of RN continuing competence; a nd
An add itional 30 h ours, at least 5 of which shall be train ing in ph armacology appropri ate to the
specialty, within 2 years immediately prior to date of application.
New Hampshire Board of Nursing Rules
New Jersey Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current RN license
Graduation from a master's-level program designed to educate and prepare nurse practitioners/clinical
nurse specialists.
Completion of a graduate level 3-credit course in Pharmacology
Successfully pass the highest level practice examination in the area of specialization approved by the
Board.
New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse Certification
New Mexico Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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Hold a current, valid NM RN license and current compact license
Completion of a nurse practitioner education program. 1/3 didactic and 2/3 preceptorship with 24 contact
hours of pharmacology
National certification as a nurse practitioner
New Mexico Nurse Practitioner requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
New York Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Three semester hours, or the equivalent, in pharmacotherapeutics
New York Nurse Practitioner Requirements
North Carolina Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
Succesful completion of a nurse practitioner education program
National Certification as a nurse practitioner
Approval and practice parameters for nurse practitioners in North Carolina
North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in North Dakota or provide a copy of current
RN licensure in another compact state (view the following website for information on compact states –
http://www.ncsbn.org/);
Submit evidence of completion of an advanced practice track within the nursing education program
accredited by a national accrediting body;
Submit evidence of current certification by a national nursing certifying body in the specialty appropriate to
educational preparation (copy of certification card or letter notifying passed examination);
Submit a completed notarized application and pay the fee of one hundred dollars; and
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Submit a scope of practice statement according to established board guidelines for review and approval
by the board of nursing.
North Dakota Advanced Practice Nursing Requirements
Ohio Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Be a registered nurse
passed the certification examination of one of the following:
For certified nurse-midwife- the American college of nurse-midwives or another national certifying
organization approved by the board under section 4723.46 of the Revised Code to examine and
certify nurse-midwives;
For certified registered nurse anesthetist - the national council on certification of nurse anesthetists
of the American association of nurse anesthetists, the national council on recertification of nurse
anesthetists of the American association of nurse anesthetists, or another national certifying
organization approved by the board under section 4723.46 of the Revised Code to examine and
certify registered nurse anesthetists;
For clinical nurse specialist - the American nurses credentialing center or another national certifying
organization approved by the board under section 4723.46 of the Revised Code to examine and
certify clinical nurse specialists;
For certified nurse practitioner - the American nurses credentialing center, the national certification
corporation, the national board of pediatric nurse practitioners and associates, or another national
certifying organization approved by the board under section 4723.46 of the Revised Code to examine
and certify nurse practitioners.
holds a graduate degree with a major in a clinical area of nursing from an educational institution
accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization
Ohio requirements for advanced practice nurses
Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Hold a current Registered Nurse license in Oklahoma
Completed an advanced practice registered nursing education program
Be currently certified in an advanced practice specialty certification consistent with educational
preparation and by a national certifying body recognized by the Board of Nursing
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Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act
Oregon Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current Registered Nurse license in Oregon.
Masters Degree in Nursing.
Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the specialty role/category.
Meet practice and continuing education requirements for renewal.
Oregon Nures Pracitioner licensing information
Pennsylvania Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Complete an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Maintain certification as a nurse practitioner from a Board recognized national certification organization,
which requires the passing of a national certifying examination in the particular specialty in which the
applicant is seeking certification by the Board.
American Academy of Nurse Practition ers (AANP) - Family Nurse Practitioner o r Adult Nurse
Practitioner
American Association o f Critical Care Nurses (AACN) - Acute Care Nu rse Practitione r
American Nurses Cre dentialin g Ce nter (ANCC) - Acute Care Nu rse Practitione r, Adult Nurse
Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner,
Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner,
National Certification Corporation (NCC) - Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner or Neonatal
Nurse Practitioner
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) - Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care or Pediatric
Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Licensure Information
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
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Rhode Island Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Be of good moral character
Hold a current Rhode Island license as a registered nurse
Complete an approved educational program resulting in a master's degree in nursing and/or an approvednurse practitioner course of study.
Pass a national examination and be certified by a national nursing body recognized by the Board
Rhode Island Nursing Regulations
South Carolina Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Hold an RN license in South Carolina
Successfully complete an advanced, organized formal CRNA education program at the master's level
accredited by the national accrediting organization of this specialty area and that is recognized by the
board;
Become certified by a board-approved national certifying organization;
South Carolina Nursing Regulations
South Dakota Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Currently licensed by the Board of Nursing as a registered nurse
Completed an approved program for the preparation of nurse practitioners or nurse midwives
Passed any examination, written or oral, or both, which the boards in their discretion may require.
South Dakota Nursing Rules and Regulations
Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Requirements
RN license in Tennessee
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National certification as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty
Master's degree or higher in area of specialization
Tennessee Department of Health Nursing Requirements
27 states require NPs to have a masters degree in nursing.
Texas Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Texas offers the following specialties for advanced practice registerd nurses:
nurse anesthetist;
nurse-midwife;
nurse practitioner in the following specialties:
Acute Care Adult
Acute Care Pediatric
Adult
Family
Gerontological
Neonatal
Pediatric
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Women’s Health
clinical nurse specialist in the following specialties:
Adult He alth/Medical-Surgi cal Nu rsing
Community Health Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Gerontological Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing
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These are the requirements for advanced practice registered nurses in Texas:
Current RN license in Texas
A post-basic advanced practice n ursing educationa l pro gram at or be yond the master’s leve l
National certification in the area of specialization
Texas State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations
Utah Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Current Utah Registered Nurse license in good standing or be qualified for a Utah Registered Nurse
license
A master’s d egree in n ursing
National certifcaiton in the area of speciliaty
Hold a Utah Controlled Substance license and a DEA registration to administer, possess, or prescribe acontrolled substance in your practice of nursing in Utah
Utah advanced practice nurse licensure application
Vermont Nurse Practitioner Requirements
A masters de gree in n ursing
Successful completion of the following courses:
Advanced Pathophysiolog y
Advanced Assessment
Pharmacotherapeutics
National certification in the area of specilization
Vermont Advanced Practice RN
Virginia Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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Virginia RN license
Completion of a nurse practitioner education program
Certification in the area of specialization by a certifying body approved by the Board of Nursing
Virginia Nursing Laws and Regulations
Washington Nurse Practitioner RequirementsHold a registered nurse license in the state of Washington that is not subject to sanctions or restrictions by
the commission
Have graduated from an advanced nursing education program within the past year
Hold certification from a commission approved certification program as ident
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) in Washington State: Frequently Asked Questions
Washington Advanced Practice Nurse Requirements
West Virginia Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Hold an active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in West Virginia
Current national certification in the area of specialty from a certifying body approved by the Board of
Nursing
A master's deg ree i n nursi ng
Wyoming Nurse Practitioner Requirements
Advanced practice re gistered nurses i nclude but are not li mited to, ce rtified reg istered n urse a nesthetist
(CRNA), certified nurse-midwife (CNM), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), or certified nurse practitioner
(CNP).
Submit a complete application and fees for initial recognition as an advanced practice registered nurse to
the board
Submit a complete application and fees for initial recognition as an advanced practice registered nurse to
the board
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