Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-8-.03
Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Effective Jun 14, 2021Filed November 9, 1982 as Rule No. 540-X-2-.19. Readopted: Filed February 8. 1993. Rules reorganized--rule number changed to 540-X-8-.03 (see conversion table at end of code): Filed June 14, 1984 (without publication in AAM).
Repealed: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. New
Rule: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. Repealed
and New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective
September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed August 23, 2019; effective October 7, 2019. Amended: Published April 30, 2021; effective June 14, 2021.Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
(1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall have:
- (a) An active Alabama registered nurse license, or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter 610-X-4 of the Rules of the Alabama Board of Nursing, unless authorized by the Board of Nursing.
- (b) Met all requirements for completion of or graduation from an organized program of study and clinical experience beyond the basic educational preparation as a registered nurse, that prepares nurse practitioners and is recognized by the Board of Nursing and the appropriate specialty certifying agency.
- (c) At least a master’s or higher degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program recognized by the Board of Nursing.
- (d) Current certification as a certified registered nurse practitioner granted by a national certifying agency recognized by the Board of Nursing in the clinical specialty consistent with educational preparation and appropriate to the area of practice.
- (e) Effective January 1, 2024, obtained continuing education prescribed by the Board of Nursing regarding the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama, not more than forty-eight (48) months prior to or within twelve (12) months of commencement of the collaborative practice.
(2) The applicant for initial approval as a certified registered nurse practitioner who meets one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirement for a master’s degree in nursing:
- (a) Graduation prior to 1996 from a Board of Nursing-recognized post-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.
- (b) Graduation prior to 1984 from a non-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.
- (3) The Board of Nursing may grant a waiver of the master’s degree requirement at its discretion.
Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-24-52, 34-21-84.
History: Filed November 9, 1982 as Rule No. 540-X-2-.19. Readopted: Filed February 8. 1993. Rules reorganized--rule number changed to 540-X-8-.03 (see conversion table at end of code): Filed June 14, 1984 (without publication in AAM).
Repealed: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. New
Rule: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. Repealed
and New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective
September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed August 23, 2019; effective October 7, 2019. Amended: Published April 30, 2021; effective June 14, 2021.