54-05-03.1-04. Initial requirements for advanced practice registered nurse licensure.

Applicants for advanced practice registered nurse licensure must:

1. Possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in North Dakota or in a compact state;

2. Submit evidence of completion of an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nurse program in one of the four roles and with at least one population focus;

3. Submit evidence of current certification by a national nursing certifying body in the advanced practice registered nurse role and population foci appropriate to educational preparation. Primary source verification of certification is required;

4. Not have an encumbered license or privilege to practice in any state or territory;

5. Submit a completed notarized application and pay the fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars;

6. Certify that scope of practice is consistent with their nursing education and nursing certification; and

7. After December 31, 2015, all applicants for advanced practice registered nurse licensure must meet the licensure requirements in this chapter.

History: Effective March 1, 1992; amended effective November 1, 1996; December 1, 1997; June 1, 2001; April 1, 2004; July 1, 2008; April 1, 2011; April 1, 2014; July 1, 2020.

General Authority: NDCC 43-12.1-08

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-12.1-09(2)(c)(d)