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The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License from Alabama. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/11/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Alabama Board of Nursing requires out-of-state nursing programs to submit a report to the board a minimum of 15 days before the start of clinical experiences that outlines which students are participating in clinical experiences and which faculty members are teaching in the program. In order to obtain state agency approval, GCU is required to submit this report and it must contain the following: A letter of intent identifying the governing institution, the type of nursing education program, and the status of approval from accrediting bodies and state where located. The letter shall include: 1. Name of student and license number of the student (where applicable). 2. Name and license number of the clinical supervisor. Clinical supervision shall meet the requirements set forth in this chapter. 3. Name and location of the clinical facility and statement from the Director of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer of the clinical facility regarding the availability of clinical learning experiences for instate and out-of-state nursing students. 4. Learning outcomes expected of the student. 5. Name and Alabama registered nurse license number or, in the case of nursing faculty licensed in another party state, multistate registered nurse license number of the nursing faculty responsible for the evaluation and oversight of the student’s clinical learning experience.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. You must request that your certifying agency submit an official verification of certification to the ABN electronically or by USPS. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Alabama Board of Nursing RSA Plaza, Ste. 250 770 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL, 36104 1-800-656-5318 https://www.abn.alabama.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Alabama, one must follow these steps:
-be engaged in collaborative practice with physicians and submit evidence of completion of an academic course in pharmacology or evidence of integration of pharmacology theory and clinical application in the certified registered nurse practitioner curriculum.
-submit practice documents (Standard Protocol and Quality Assurance Plan) for each collaboration in which you are involved. Scan and email these documents to the ABN at advancedpractice@abn.alabama.gov
-have your collaborating physician submit the Commencement Form and fee to the Board of Medical Examiners
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Alaska. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/25/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Alaska Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Alaska Board of Nursing Robert B. Atwood Building 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500 Anchorage, AK, 99501-3567 907-269-8892 https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to prescribe and dispense drugs in Alaska, an APRN must:
Submit copies of certificates of completion of 15 contact hours of education in advanced pharmacology and clinical management of drug therapy obtained within the past two years. If the certificates do not list pharmacology hours separately, include a course outline or any other documentation indicating actual hours of pharmacology. For new graduates, an advanced pharmacology course may be used to meet the 15 hours of pharmacology education requirement provided it was completed within the past 2 years from the date of the application.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Nurse Practitioner License from American Samoa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/13/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Requirements not specified in American Samoa statutes or regulations.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board Department of Health Pago Pago, AS, 96799 684.633.1222
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority in American Samoa is granted in general collaboration with a physician or osteopath.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Certificate from Arizona. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/16/2025, this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in this state.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-licensure), Family Nurse Practitioner (Master’s and Post-Master’s options), and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology (Master’s and Post-Master’s options) are currently approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. For more information, go to the following link: https://azbn.gov/sites/default/files/APRN-Programs-List.pdf Arizona State Board of Nursing 1740 W. Adams St. Suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ 85007 www.azbn.gov
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Arizona State Board of Nursing 1740 W Adams - Suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ, 85007 602-771-7800 http://www.azbn.gov
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to prescribe and dispense drugs in Arizona, an APRN must:
1. Obtain authorization by the Board to practice as a registered nurse practitioner;
2. Apply for prescribing and dispensing privileges on the application for registered nurse practitioner certification;
3. Submit a completed verified application on a form provided by the Board
4. Submits evidence of a minimum of 45 contact hours of education within the three years immediately preceding the application, covering one or both of the following topics consistent with the population focus of education and certification: Pharmacology or Clinical management of drug therapy
5. Submits the required fee
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Arkansas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/11/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Arkansas State Board of Nursing University Tower Bldg. 1123 South University, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR, 72204-1619 501-686-2700 https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-board-of-nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to prescribe and dispense drugs in Arkansas, an APRN must:
- Apply online for Prescriptive Authority- this may done at the time of the application for APRN licensure or at a later date.
- Provide evidence from the national certifying body that differential diagnosis and prescribing practices are recognized as being within the scope of practice for the applicant’s certification category.
- Provide documentation of successful completion of pharmacology coursework which shall include pharmacokinetics principles and their clinical application and the prescription of pharmacological agents in the prevention and treatment of illness, and the restoration and maintenance of health. The coursework shall contain a minimum of:
a. Three (3) graduate credit hour pharmacology course offered by an accredited college or university within two years immediately prior to the date of application to the Board; or
b. Forty-five (45) contact hours [a contact hour is fifty (50) to sixty (60) minutes] in a pharmacology course which includes a competency component, offered by an accredited college or university, within two (2) years immediately prior to the date of application to the Board; or
c. Three (3) graduate credit hours pharmacology course, included as part of an advanced practice nursing education program, within five (5) years immediately prior to the date of application to the Board.
- Provide documentation of a minimum of three hundred (300) clock hours preceptorial experience in the prescription of drugs, medicines and therapeutic devices with a qualified preceptor, to be initiated with the pharmacology course and to be completed within one year of the beginning of the course. Preceptorial experience completed as a part of the formal educational program in which the pharmacology course is taught will meet the three hundred (300) clock hour requirement.
- Submit a collaborative practice agreement with a practicing physician who is licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, §17-95-201 et seq., and who has training within the scope, specialty or expertise of the advanced practice registered nurse. APRNs who will prescribe controlled substances shall seek a collaborative practice with a physician who has an unrestricted DEA registration number. The collaborative practice agreement shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Availability of the collaborating physician(s) for consultation or referral or both;
b. Methods of management of the collaborative practice, which shall include the use of protocols for prescriptive authority;
c. Plans for coverage of the health care needs of a client in the emergency absence of the advanced practice registered nurse or physician;
d. Provision for quality assurance;
e. Authorization for the APRN to prescribe hydrocodone combination products which were reclassified from Schedule III to Schedule II as of October 6, 2014 if expressly authorized by the collaborating
physician; and
f. Signatures of the advanced practice registered nurse and collaborating physician(s), signifying mutual agreement to the terms of the collaborative practice.
- APRNs issued a certificate of prescriptive authority after December 31, 2015 shall obtain a minimum of three (3) hours of prescribing education which includes information on maintaining professional boundaries and the prescribing rules, regulations and laws that apply to APRNs in the state of Arkansas within two (2) years of issuance of the prescriptive authority certificate.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Nurse Practitioner Certification from California. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/16/2025, this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in this state.
GCU's Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology (ACNP) program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. For more information, go to the following link: https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/outofstatenp.shtml Board of Registered Nursing 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 150 Sacramento, CA 95834-1924 https://www.rn.ca.gov/
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: California Board of Registered Nursing 1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150 Sacramento, CA, 95834 916-322-3350 http://www.rn.ca.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
The California Board of Registered Nursing issues a furnishing number to a nurse practitioner that allows him or her to "order" or furnish drugs and devices to patients using approved standardized procedures. A nurse practitioner with a furnishing number may obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number if they want to order controlled substances as needed for patient care. For applicants who completed a California-Based Nurse Practitioner Education Program or a Non-California Based Nurse Practitioner Education Program and the Advanced Pharmacology Course was completed within the last 5 years of the date of your application, please provide the following:
• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number Application form completed by the applicant.
• Advanced Pharmacology Course Verification form completed by the director of the Nurse Practitioner program.
California Business and Professions Code, Section 2836.1 (g) (3) requires nurse practitioners who are certified by the board and hold an active furnishing number, who are authorized through standardized procedures or protocols to furnish Schedule II controlled substances, and who are registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, to complete, as part of their continuing education requirements, a course including Schedule II controlled substances, and the risks of addiction associated with their use, based on the standards developed by the board. This three-hour course is available online through the California Association for Nurse Practitioners.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Colorado. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Colorado Board of Nursing 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO, 80202 303-894-2430 https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Colorado. To obtain Prescriptive Authority as a Nurse Practitioner, you must:
1. Hold an active Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license and an active Colorado Advanced Practice authority (APRN).
2. Submit payment of the required application fee via credit card. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
3. Provide information regarding other healthcare licenses held.
4. Select population focus, if applicable.
5. Attest to holding an active RN license for at least 3 years.
6. Attest to the completion of 750 hours of prescribing experience while engaged in a mutually-structured mentorship with a Colorado-licensed physician or advanced practice nurse with full prescriptive authority with a corresponding focus.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Connecticut. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/01/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing 410 Capitol Avenue, MS #13 PHO P. O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT, 06134-0308 860-509-7603 https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Practitioner-Licensing--Investigations/Registered-Nurse/Registered-Nurse-Licensure
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Connecticut an individual must obtain:
-a collaborative practice agreement with a physician
-a Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration. This registration is a prerequisite for the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration and may be obtained from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Should you wish to prescribe, administer or dispense controlled drugs in Connecticut, please contact:
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Drug Control Division
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 713-6065
drug.control@ct.gov
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Delaware. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/18/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Delaware Board of Nursing requires approval for clinical placements. In order to be approved, nursing programs must submit prior to utilization of a Delaware clinical facility proof of program approval by a respective State Board of Nursing and/or accreditation of the program by a nationally recognized accrediting body, copies of written agreements with every clinical agency being utilized, program requirements for clinical faculty and/or preceptors, if used, name of faculty/preceptor and site(s) where assigned, copy of current Delaware or compact (multi-state) licensure for faculty/preceptor evidence of full approval by the Board of Nursing.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Delaware Board of Nursing Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, DE, 19904 302-744-4500 http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to have prescriptive authority in Delaware, APRN's must:
-submit an application
Once you receive prescriptive authority, you will have to complete a separate application process to prescribe controlled substances. You must have a:
•Delaware APRN license with prescriptive authority
•Delaware CSR
•Federal DEA registration for Delaware (a DEA registration in another jurisdiction is not sufficient)
If you practice at more than one business/practice, you need only a single CSR to prescribe at all of the locations. However, every Delaware location where controlled substances are dispensed/stored must be covered by a CSR. If no other practitioner (e.g., physician), physician assistant or APRN holds a Delaware CSR for a location where you will store/dispense, as well as prescribe, controlled substances, you must file for an additional CSR for the location.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from District of Columbia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/02/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
A nursing education program not approved to operate in the District in accordance with this chapter may place its students in a clinical practice in the District if the program meets the requirements of this section and notifies the Board in advance prior to such placement.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: D.C. Department of Health - Board of Nursing 2201 Shannon Place SE Washington, DC, 20020 877-672-2174 https://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order for a nurse practitioner to have prescriptive authority is the District of Columbia the individual must:
- Possesses a valid controlled substances certificate of registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); and
- Possesses a valid District of Columbia controlled substances registration pursuant to D.C. Official Code §§ 48-901.02 et seq., the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
- Must register for the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Federated States of Micronesia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/06/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
FSM Department of
Health and Social Affairs
Address: P.O. Box PS 70, Palikir, Pohnpei, FM 96941
Tel: (691) 320 2619
Fax: (691) 320 5263
Email: health@fsmhealth.fm
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Florida. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/26/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Florida Board of Nursing 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-02 Tallahassee, FL, 32399-3252 850-617-6460 https://floridasnursing.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To obtain prescriptive authority, an advanced nurse practitioner must working within the framework of an established protocol which must be maintained on site at the location or locations at which an advanced registered nurse practitioner practices.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Georgia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/27/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Georgia Board of Nursing 237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA, 31217-3858 (844) 753-7825 https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Georgia one must:
-have a nurse protocol agreement approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board. The following is the process:
1. Submit your application for authorization as an APRN to the Georgia Board of Nursing.
2. After you have been authorized as an APRN by the Georgia Board of Nursing please visit the Georgia Composite Medical Board’s website at www.medicalboard.ga.gov, click on “Professional Resources,” select “Applications Center” and select the link for “Nurse Protocol (APRN) Agreement.” Follow the online instructions to submit your application for approval.
3. After your nurse protocol agreement has been approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board please contact the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg for information on submitting your application for a DEA number. Please note, you must be authorized as an APRN by the Georgia Board of Nursing and have a nurse protocol agreement approved by the Georgia Composite Medical Board prior to seeking a DEA number.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Guam, US Territory. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/02/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Guam Board of Nurse Examiners 194 Hernan Cortez Avenue Terlaje Professional Building, Suite 213 Hagatna, GU, 96910 (671) 735-7409 https://guamhplo.org/gbne
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority may be applied for with the application for initial APRN licensure in Guam.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Hawaii. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/10/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Hawaii Board of Nursing Att: BON P.O. Box 3469 Honolulu, HI, 96801 808-586-2695 http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Hawaii. When applying for the APRN license, if an applicant wishes to apply for prescriptive authority, he/she shall:
1. Have a current, unencumbered Hawaii RN license;
2. Have (or are applying for) a Hawaii APRN license;
3. Have a graduate-level degree in clinical nursing or nursing science;
4. Have a national certification of nursing practice specialty; and
5. Have successfully completed one of the following within the three-year time period immediately preceding the date of application:
At least 30 contact hours, as part of a graduate-level degree in clinical nursing or nursing science program from an accredited college/university, of advanced pharmacology education, including advanced pharmacotherapeutics that is integrated into the curriculum; or
At least 30 contact hours of advanced pharmacology, including advanced pharmacotherapeutics, from an accredited college/university; or
At least 30 contact hours of continuing education from a Hawaii Board of Nursing approved recognized certifying body, in advanced pharmacology, including advanced pharmacotherapeutics related to your practice specialty.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Idaho. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/27/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Idaho Board of Nursing 11341 W Chinden Blvd. Boise, ID 83714 (208) 577-2476 https://dopl.idaho.gov/bon/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Advanced practice registered nurses who complete their APRN graduate or post-graduate educational program after December 31, 2015, will automatically be granted prescriptive and dispensing authority with the issuance of their Idaho license, if the applicants provide evidence of completion of thirty (30) contact hours of post-basic education in pharmacotherapeutics obtained as part of study within a formal educational program or continuing education program, related to advanced nursing practice.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Illinois. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/25/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (Nursing) - Illinois Nursing Workforce 555 West Monroe Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60661 888-687-7307 https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/nursing.html
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet prescriptive authority requirements in the state of Illinois one must:
-have a collaboration agreement with a physician unless the advanced practice nurse is authorized to practice in a hospital, hospital affiliate, or ambulatory surgical treatment center.
-obtain a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license. Medication orders shall be reviewed periodically by the collaborating physician.
To obtain a mid-level practitioner controlled substance license, please follow these steps:
1. Supporting Document CCA must be completed and submitted with each application. Your application will not be processed without completion of this form.
2. Complete Parts II through V of application and the supplemental documentation.
3. Submit the appropriate $5 licensure fee. Make check or money order payable to the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Fee is not refundable.
4. Return application, supporting documents and fee to the below noted Springfield, Illinois, address.
5. Failure to properly complete the application will delay licensure.
6. If applying for schedule II prescriptive authority, submit an official transcript with school seal affixed to document and
completion of 45 graduate hours in pharmacology.
NOTE:
- A mid-level practitioner controlled substances license will not be issued until your advanced practice nurse license has been issued.
- If the collaborating physician has delegated prescriptive authority to the advanced practice nurse, the written collaborative agreement shall include a statement indicating that the collaborating physician has delegated prescriptive authority for legend drugs and/or Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances. The delegation must be within the physician's scope of practice and within the scope of the advanced practice nurse's training.
- The written collaborating agreement shall be signed by both the physician and the advanced practice nurse and a copy maintained at each location where the advanced practice nurse practices and shall be provided to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation upon request. A copy of the advanced practice nurse Illinois and federal controlled substances licenses numbers shall be kept with the agreement.
- If the advanced practice nurse is delegated prescriptive authority of Schedule II controlled substances the following guidelines apply. Specific Schedule II controlled substances by oral dosage or topical or transdermal application may be delegated. This delegation must identify specific Schedule II controlled substance by either brand or generic name and must be attached to the collaborative agreement. Schedule II controlled substances to be delivered by injection or other route of administration may not be delegated. Evidence of completion of at least 45 graduate contact hours in pharmacology must be submitted to obtain Schedule II prescriptive authority. The collaborating physician may only delegate controlled substances that he or she prescribes. Any prescription must be limited to no more than a 30-day supply, with any continuation authorized only after prior approval of the collaborating physician.
- If collaborating with more than one physician, a separate notice of delegation of prescriptive authority shall be submitted when prescriptive authority is delegated.
- If prescriptive authority includes Schedule II, III, IV and/or V controlled substances, the advanced practice nurse will be required to apply for a mid-level practitioner controlled substances license in accordance with the Illinois Controlled Substances Act; however, only one controlled substances license will be issued regardless of the number of collaborating physicians.
Should you have any questions relative to completing the application, contact:
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
ATTN: Division of Professional Regulation
320 West Washington, 3rd Floor
https://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/apply/forms/f1881apn.pdf
Springfield, Illinois 62786 1-800-560-6420
An Illinois advanced practice nurse mid-level practitioner controlled substances license is a prerequisite for federal controlled substances registration. For information concerning federal registration, you must contact:
Drug Enforcement Administration
230 South Dearborn, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60604 312/353-7875
Your Illinois advanced practice nurse mid-level practitioner controlled substances license number will expire at the same time your professional license expires.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Indiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/14/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Indiana State Board of Nursing 402 W. Washington Street, Room W072 Indianapolis, IN, 46204 317-232-2960 http://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Indiana an individual must follow these steps:
(1) Submit an application on a form prescribed by the board with the required fee
(2) Submit proof of holding an active, unrestricted:
(A) Indiana registered nurse license; or
(B) registered nurse license in another compact state and having filed a Multi-state Privilege Notification Form with the health professions bureau.
(3) Submit proof of having met the requirements of all applicable laws for practice as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Indiana.
(4) Submit proof of a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.
(5) If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree only, submits proof of certification as a nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife by a national organization recognized by the board and which requires a national certifying examination.
(6) Submit proof of having successfully completed a graduate level pharmacology course consisting of at least two (2) semester hours of academic credit from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation:
(A) within five (5) years of the date of application; or
(B) if the pharmacology course was completed more than five (5) years immediately preceding the date of filing the application, the applicant must submit proof of the following:
(i) Completing at least thirty (30) actual contact hours of continuing education during the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of the application, including a minimum of at least eight (8) actual contact hours of pharmacology, all of which must be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for nurses.
(ii) Prescriptive experience in another jurisdiction within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application.
(7) Submit proof of collaboration with a licensed practitioner in the form of a written practice agreement that sets forth the manner in which the advanced practice nurse and licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to patients. Practice agreements shall be in writing and shall also set forth provisions for the type of collaboration between the advanced practice nurse and the licensed practitioner and the reasonable and timely review by the licensed practitioner of the prescribing practices of the advanced practice nurse.
(8) Written practice agreements for advanced practice nurses applying for prescriptive authority shall not be valid until prescriptive authority is granted by the board.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License from Iowa. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their ARNP role and population focus for ARNP licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Iowa Board of Nursing 400 S.W. 8th Street, Suite B Des Moines, IA, 50309-4685 515-281-3255 https://nursing.iowa.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is issued with an ARNP license in Iowa. An ARNP licensed by the board may prescribe, administer, or dispense prescription drugs or devices, including controlled substances, within the ARNP’s role and population foci and consistent with applicable state and federal laws. Registration as a practitioner with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Board of Pharmacy Examiners permits the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to prescribe controlled substances within the practitioner’s recognized specialty.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Kansas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/02/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Applicants for a Kansas APRN license must complete 750 supervised clinical hours in direct clinical practice as part of the graduate educational program. This program lacks the required 750 field experience hours. Additional information related to the licensure requirements in this location is provided below.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Kansas State Board of Nursing Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1051 Topeka, KS, 66612-1230 785-296-4929 https://ksbn.kansas.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is issued with an APRN license in Kansas, but requires physician oversight. In order to prescribe controlled substances, APRNs must
(1) register with the federal drug enforcement administration; and
(2) notify the board of the name and address of the responsible physician or physicians.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Kentucky. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/22/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass the Kentucky jurisprudence exam AND pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Kentucky Board of Nursing 312 Whittington Pky, Suite 300 Louisville, KY, 40222 502-429-3300 http://www.kbn.ky.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To prescribe controlled substances in Kentucky you must:
-Enter into a CAPA-CS (collaborative agreement) with a licensed physician.
-Submit a Notification of a CAPA-CS form to KBN.
To prescribe controlled substances in Kentucky one must:
-Have been licensed /registered/certified as an APRN for at least one year.
-Obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
-Submit a copy of all DEA licenses currently held in all states
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Louisiana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/16/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
The Louisiana State Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements by submitting an application six months prior to the scheduled initiated clinical placement.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/contact-us/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Louisiana State Board of Nursing 17373 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 225-755-7500 http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Louisiana. An application for Initial Prescriptive Authority Privileges must be submitted to the Board for review. In order to be eligible to apply, the APRN must:
1. Hold a current, unencumbered Louisiana RN and APRN license issued by the Board
2. have current clinical practice (at least 500 hours) as an APRN within the last 2 years
3. Practice in the specific advanced practice role and population focus (e.g. adult, family, pediatric, psych/mental health, etc.) in which they are licensed
4. A signed collaborative practice agreement. Collaborating physicians must be engaged in clinical practice within the state of Louisiana in the same or a practice comparable in scope, specialty or expertise to that of the APRN
Controlled Substance Authority is a separate application process. It is a multi-step process which requires the APRN to apply to two state agencies and one federal agency. The APRN should review the application requirements and fees associated with applying for a Louisiana CDS license (LBP) and federal DEA registration (DEA) BEFORE submitting an application for CS privileges to LSBN to ensure he/she will be able to complete all steps within 60 days.
STEP 1: APRN submits application forms, attestation, and letter of explanation to LSBN for review.
STEP 2: LSBN sends an approval letter to the APRN after the documents in step 1 have been reviewed and approved.
STEP 3: APRN submits application and fee to LBP to obtain State CDS license for same controlled substance schedule(s) approved by LSBN.
STEP 4: APRN submits application and fee to DEA to obtain federal registration for same controlled substance schedule(s) approved by LSBN.
STEP 5: APRN sends copies of both CDS license and DEA registration to LSBN within 30 days of receiving the approval letter from LSBN.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Maine. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/09/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Maine State Board of Nursing 161 Capitol St. 158 State House Station Augusta, ME, 04333-0158 207-287-1133 http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet the requirements for Prescriptive Authority in the state of Maine one must:
-provide evidence of satisfactory completion of 15 contact hours of pharmacology within the 2 years prior to applying for approval to practice if the applicant has not prescribed drugs within the past 2 years
OR
-provide evidence of satisfactory completion of 45 contact hours (or 3 credits) of pharmacology within the 2 years prior to applying for approval to practice if the applicant has not prescribed drugs within the past 5 years
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Marshall Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/02/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. No state agency has been determined for this location.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Maryland. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/27/2025, this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in this state.
Grand Canyon University's Post-MSN ACNP program is currently approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. https://mbon.maryland.gov/Documents/approved-np-programs.pdf
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Maryland Board of Nursing 4140 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, MD, 21215-2254 410-585-1900 http://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
A nurse practitioner shall:
-be registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program prior to obtaining Controlled Dangerous Substance registration.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Massachusetts. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/04/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 250 Washington Street Boston, MA 02108 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-in-nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Massachusetts:
Before you can prescribe, you must:
•Register for the Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR)
•Establish written prescriptive practice guidelines with a supervising physician. You will be asked to provide this information when applying for MCSR.
•Learn more about prescriptive practice guidelines and requirements
•Enroll in Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program (MassPAT)
•Complete education required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 94C, Section 18(e)
•Apply for Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Nurse Practitioner License from Michigan. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/30/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Michigan Board of Nursing Ottawa Building 611 W. Ottawa P.O. Box 30004 Lansing, MI, 48909 517-241-0199 https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Michigan an individual must follow these requirements:
Nonscheduled prescription drugs requirements
-Nurse practitioners can be prescribe nonscheduled prescription drugs without delegation. They can also receive and dispense complimentary starter dose drugs without delegation from a physician.
Controlled substance requirements
-A delegation from a physician is required to prescribe a controlled substance. Under the Board of Medicine rules, there must be a written delegation agreement between the APRN and the doctor when dealing with controlled substances.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Minnesota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/30/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Minnesota Board of Nursing 1210 Northland Drive Suite 120 Mendota Heights, MN, 55120 612-317-3000 https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Licensed APRNs are authorized to prescribe, dispense and administer drugs, controlled substances (Schedule II through V) and therapeutic devices without physician oversight after completing 2080 hours in a collaborative management setting.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Mississippi. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/18/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Mississippi Board of Nursing 713 Pear Orchard Road Suite 300 Ridgeland, MS, 39157 601-957-6300 http://www.msbn.state.ms.us/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to be licensed as an APRN in the state of Mississippi you must have:
- Graduated 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 required monitored hours residency that was monitored by either a MS licensed physician or certified APRN with 3 years experience. Evidence of monitored hours must be submitted to the BON and approved in order to begin unmonitored practice;
- APRN Application along with RN application renewed every two (2) years October - December of even numbered years.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Missouri. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/27/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Missouri Board of Nursing P.O. Box 656 Jefferson City, MO, 65102-0656 573-751-0681 http://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
An APRN has automatic authority to prescribe legend drugs if so designated in the collaborative practice arrangement with a physician.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Montana. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/24/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Montana Board of Nursing 301 South Park , 4th Floor Helena, MT, 59620 406-444-6880 http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/board_page.asp
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Montana. An application for an APRN Prescriptive Authority Endorsement must be submitted to the Board for review. In order to be eligible to apply, the APRN must:
1. Pay applicable fees
2. Possess a current Montana RN license or a current RN license from another Nurse Licensure Compact state, and an APRN license, or be applying for an APRN license.
3. If you have graduated from an accredited program in the last 5 years, submit:
a. Evidence of successful completion of a graduate level course of three semester credits in advanced pharmacology that includes instruction in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
b. Evidence of successful completion of a graduate level course that includes differential diagnosis/disease management.
c. Evidence of supervised clinical practice that integrates pharmacologic intervention with patient management.
4. If you have graduated from an accredited program more than 5 years ago, must complete: either a graduate level course of three semester credits or 45 contact hours of continuing education (during the last 5 years) that includes instruction in pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Nebraska. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/06/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Nebraska DHHS: Nursing and Nursing Support Division of Public Health - Licensure Unit Attn: Nursing P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE, 68509-5026 402-471-4376 http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Nurse-Licensing.aspx
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority in Nebraska is contingent upon the completion of separate course work in pharmacotherapeutics, advanced health assessment, and pathophysiology or psychopathology, the APRN Nurse Practitioner application, and a transition-to-practice agreement. Please contact the Nebraska Nursing Licensing Unit for more information.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Nevada. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/23/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Nevada State Board of Nursing 4220 S. Maryland Pkwy., Building B, Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV, 89119-7533 (888) 590-6726 http://nevadanursingboard.org/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Nevada. An application for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Prescribing Privileges must be submitted to the Board for review. In order to be eligible to apply, the APRN must also submit documentation that the applicant has completed at least two semester credits (or equivalent quarter hours) in advanced pharmacotherapeutics (as part of an advanced practice registered nurse program, or in the past 24 months). Once an APRN license is issued, and the applicant qualified for prescribing privileges, the Board will notify the Board of Pharmacy that the APRN is eligible for prescribing privileges. Then the APRN must apply for prescribing privileges with the Board of Pharmacy. The APRN may not prescribe any medications until the Board of Pharmacy has issued a license to prescribe, the APRN has submitted a copy of that license to the Board of Nursing and the status has been updated to reflect current active prescribing privileges. Finally, if the APRN wishes to prescribe controlled substances he/she must apply with the Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He/she may not prescribe controlled substances until the Board of Pharmacy has issued a license to prescribe, he/she has received a DEA certificate to prescribe controlled substances, he/she has submitted a copy of that license to the Board of Nursing and his/her status has been updated to reflect current active prescribing privilege. If the APRN is requesting to prescribe schedule II controlled substances they must submit documentary evidence that they have practiced at least 2 years or 2,000 hours as an APRN or a signed protocol with a collaborating physician for the prescribing of schedule II controlled substances. Documentary evidence may include but is not limited to:
* A signed letter from their employer(s) stating that they have clinically practiced for a total of two (2) years OR 2,000 hours;
* A signed letter from the collaborating physician or another APRN whom they have been working with stating that they have at least 2,000 hours or two (2) years of clinical practice;
* Any other available form of verification. (Will be reviewed individually for acceptance.)
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from New Hampshire. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/09/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The New Hampshire State Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Office of Professional Licensure & Certification New Hampshire Board of Nursing 7 Eagle Square Concord NH, 03301 603-271-2152 https://www.oplc.nh.gov/new-hampshire-board-nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet prescriptive authority requirements in the state of New Hampshire one must:
- possess a valid DEA individual or group registration number
*Prescription of non-controlled medications is determined by APRN education and competency and scope of practice based on certification of specialty.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Nurse License from New Jersey. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/28/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APN role and population focus for APN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: New Jersey Board of Nursing 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor P.O. Box 45010 Newark, NJ, 07101 973-504-6430 https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet the Prescriptive Authority Requirements in the state of New Jersey one must:
- have a joint protocol with a collaborating physician who is licensed in New Jersey, prior to prescribing any medication or medical device.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice License from New Mexico. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/01/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: New Mexico Board of Nursing 6301 Indian School Road NE, Suite 710 Albuquerque, NM, 87110 505-841-8340 https://www.bon.nm.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an initial Nurse Practitioner license. Along with the completed Nurse Practitioner application and associated documents, applicants for prescriptive authority must submit:
-Proof of a minimum of 400 hour of work experience in which prescribing dangerous drugs has occurred within the two years immediately preceding the date of application (This is verified via the Verification of APRN Education form completed by the APRN program);
OR
-Proof of successful competition of a prescriptive authority preceptorship consisting of 400 hours of precepted prescribing of dangerous drugs which must be completed within six months
(1) Submit an Affidavit Requesting Prescriptive Authority
(2) Preceptor must provide to the Board of Nursing, on letterhead, a letter including the name and license number of the prescription preceptor(s)
(3) The Board of Nursing will issue a letter of authorization for the preceptorship
To obtain controlled substance prescriptive authority in New Mexico, APRNs who received non-controlled substance prescriptive authority from the New Mexico Board of Nursing must:
-Apply for a controlled substance registration form the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
-Apply for a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
-Provide the New Mexico Board of Nursing a copy of your CS and DEA registrations once obtained
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Nurse Practitioner License from New York. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/01/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Students must complete a pharmacology component of not less than three semester hours or the equivalent; to include instruction in drug management of clients in the nurse practitioner specialty area and instruction in New York State and Federal laws and regulations relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping. If you did not graduate from an education program registered by NYSED as qualifying for NP certification, you must satisfy the pharmacology coursework requirement by demonstrating to NYSED that you have: - completed at least three semester hours (or the equivalent) of pharmacology coursework, which covered drug management of clients in the NP specialty practice area in which you wish to practice as well as New York and federal laws relating to prescriptions and record keeping; or - completed an educational program or a combination of courses which is the substantial equivalent in content and scope to the pharmacology course listed above; or - passed an examination in pharmacotherapeutics acceptable to NYSED; or - passed a nationally recognized examination acceptable for licensure in New York State as a physician assistant or for certification as a nurse midwife.
No nurse practitioner program shall be offered in the state of New York until such program has been registered by the New York State Education department. All out-of-state and online nursing education programs must be registered or approved by NYSED in order to place students in clinical rotations in New York State (except in federal U.S. Armed forces or Veteran's Administration facilities).
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: New York State Office of Professions - Nursing 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY, 12234-1000 518-474-3817 https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions-index/nursing
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
An applicant who satisfies all requirements for certification as a nurse practitioner may be authorized to issue prescriptions pursuant to Section 6902(3)(b) of the Education Law after completing instruction, satisfactory to the department, in New York State and Federal laws and regulations relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping. Nurse Practitioners must have a collaborating practice agreement with a physician in order to prescriptive authority. You must complete the following steps in order to have prescriptive authority:
Obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the US Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)
Federal law requires that health care providers (including NPs) use NPIs on electronic health care transactions (i.e., processing claims, status inquiries, eligibility inquiries). For more about applying for a NPI, visit: www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Administrative-Simplification/NationalProvIdentStand/. Applications can be submitted online or by regular mail.
Obtain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number issued by the US Department of Justice- Drug Enforcement Administration
An NP must obtain a DEA number in order to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. For more about applying for a DEA number, visit www.DEAdiversion.USDOJ.gov or call 1-877-883-5789, 1-800-882-9539 or 212-337-1593. The mailing address for the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is: 99 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.
Obtain New York State Official Prescription Forms or authorization to prescribe controlled substances from the New York State Department of Health
An NP must obtain official prescription forms to prescribe controlled substances. For more information about obtaining official prescription forms, contact the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement by telephone 866-811-7957 or 518-402-0708, or check the New York State Department of Health website.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from North Carolina. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/25/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: North Carolina Board of Nursing 4516 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC, 27607 919-782-3211 http://www.ncbon.com/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of North Carolina an individual must:
(a) have a collaborating practice agreement with a physician that shall be agreed upon and signed by both the primary supervising physician and the nurse practitioner, and maintained in each practice site;
(b) shall be reviewed at least yearly. This review shall be acknowledged by a dated signature sheet, signed by both the primary supervising physician and the nurse practitioner, appended to the collaborative practice agreement and available for inspection by members or agents of either Board;
(c) shall include the drugs, devices, medical treatments, tests and procedures that may be prescribed, ordered and performed by the nurse practitioner consistent with Rule .0809 of this Section; and
(d) shall include a pre-determined plan for emergency services.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from North Dakota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/09/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The North Dakota Board of Nursing requires distance nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: North Dakota Board of Nursing 919 South 7th Street, Suite 504 Bismarck, ND, 58504 701-328-9777 https://www.ndbon.org/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in North Dakota. Prescriptive authority must be requested by:
- Completing the prescriptive authority portion of the APRN application and paying the applicable fee.
- Submitting a completed transcript with degree posted from an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nurse program which includes evidence of completion of advanced pharmacotherapy, physical assessment, and pathophysiology.
- Provide evidence of completion of 30 contact hours of education or equivalent in pharmacotherapy related to the applicant’s scope of advanced practice that have been obtained within a three-year period of time immediately prior to the date of application for prescriptive authority or may otherwise be approved by the board. Only certificates which itemize pharmacology CE will be accepted. Up To Date activity certificates do not meet the requirement for pharmacology specific CE.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Northern Mariana Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/04/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing P.O. Box 501458 Saipan, MP, 96950 (670) 233-2263 https://nmibon.info/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is granted by the Board to CNMI-licensed Nurse Practitioners, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Certified Nurse Midwives.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Ohio. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/06/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
No additional coursework is needed to meet requirements for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Ohio Board of Nursing 17 South High Street, Suite 660 Columbus, OH, 43215-7410 614-466-3947 http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet the prescriptive authority requirements one must:
- have a collaborating agreement with a physician
- include with the APRN application evidence of successfully completing the course of study in advanced pharmacology and related topics in accordance with the requirements specified below
With respect to the course of study in advanced pharmacology and related topics, all of the following requirements apply:
(1) The course of study shall be completed not longer than five years before the application is filed.
(2) The course of study shall be not less than forty-five contact hours.
(3) The course of study shall meet the requirements to be approved by the board in accordance with standards established in rules adopted under section 4723.50 of the Revised Code.
(4) The content of the course of study shall be specific to the applicant's nursing specialty.
(5) The instruction provided in the course of study shall include all of the following:
(a) A minimum of thirty-six contact hours of instruction in advanced pharmacology that includes pharmacokinetic principles and clinical application and the use of drugs and therapeutic devices in the prevention of illness and maintenance of health;
(b) Instruction in the fiscal and ethical implications of prescribing drugs and therapeutic devices;
(c) Instruction in the state and federal laws that apply to the authority to prescribe;
(d) Instruction that is specific to schedule II controlled substances, including instruction in all of the following:
(i) Indications for the use of schedule II controlled substances in drug therapies;
(ii) The most recent guidelines for pain management therapies, as established by state and national organizations such as the Ohio pain initiative and the American pain society;
(iii) Fiscal and ethical implications of prescribing schedule II controlled substances;
(iv) State and federal laws that apply to the authority to prescribe schedule II controlled substances;
(v) Prevention of abuse and diversion of schedule II controlled substances, including identification of the risk of abuse and diversion, recognition of abuse and diversion, types of assistance available for prevention of abuse and diversion, and methods of establishing safeguards against abuse and diversion.
-An applicant who practiced or is practicing as a clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse-midwife, or certified nurse practitioner in another jurisdiction or as an employee of the United States government shall include with the application evidence of having completed a two-hour course of instruction approved by the board in the laws of this state that govern drugs and prescriptive authority;
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Oklahoma. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/20/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Oklahoma Board of Nursing 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Ste. 207 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 https://nursing.ok.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Oklahoma. If a Certified Nurse Practitioner would like to apply for prescriptive authority, the applicant shall:
1. Submit a completed application
2. Request that official transcripts be sent directly to the Board from the advanced practice educational program
3. Submit documentation to verify three academic credit hours of education or the equivalent, in a course or courses in pharmacotherapeutic management that targets Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or individuals enrolled in an advanced practice registered nursing education program and/or other authorized prescribers completed within the last three years of submission of the application OR 45 contact hours of approved continuing education completed within the last three years prior to submission of the application.
4. Submit an Agreement for Physician Supervising Advanced Practice Prescriptive Authority
5. Register and comply with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug (OBNDD) requirements prior to prescribing Schedule III-V drugs.
6. Pay all applicable fees
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Oregon. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/18/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Oregon Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Oregon State Board of Nursing 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR, 97224-7012 971-673-0685 http://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/index.aspx
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is required for all Nurse Practitioners who were licensed after July 1, 1997 unless the NP requests an exception through the Board defined process. In order to obtain prescriptive authority applicants must:
1. Submit a completed application
2. Pay applicable fees
3. Submit evidence of successful completion of 45 contact hours of pharmacology at the APRN level, successful completion of required clinical education in patient management, and successful completion of accredited graduate level nursing courses (official transcript)
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner License from Pennsylvania. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/11/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
To meet the training requirements for the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Pennsylvania one must: - complete 3 hours of training approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS) on the topic of child abuse recognition and reporting
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA, 17105-2649 717-783-0822 http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing/Pages/default.aspx#.VwRAlIfn_c
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To have prescriptive authority in the state of Pennsylvania one must:
-have a collaboration agreement with a physician
-successfully complete at least 45 hours of course work specific to advanced pharmacology in accordance with the following:
The course work in advanced pharmacology may be either part of the CRNP education program or, if completed outside of the CRNP education program, an additional course or courses taken from an educational program or programs approved by the Board.
The course work shall be at an advanced level above a pharmacology course required by a professional nursing (RN) education program.
The course work shall have been completed within 5 years immediately preceding the date the applicant applies for initial prescriptive authority approval.
AND
- document, within one year from issuance of the prescriptive authority approval, that they completed at least 4 hours of Board-approved education consisting of 2 hours in pain management or the identification of addiction and 2 hours in the practices of prescribing or dispensing of opioids.
This education either as part of a Board approved CRNP Program, a stand-alone course from a Board-approved CRNP advanced pharmacology course provider, authorized by Section 21.283(b)(1) of the Board’s regulations, or a continuing education course from a CRNP continuing education provider, listed in Section 21.334 (a) of the Board’s regulations. The 4 hours of Board approved education needs to be completed only once.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a APRN License from Puerto Rico. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/23/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
Puerto Rico Board of Nursing
1590 Ponce de Leon Street
Rio Piedras, PR, 00926
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Republic of Palau. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/23/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is:
Republic of Palau Bureau of Nursing
P.O. Box 6051
Koror, Palau 96940
680-488-2552
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Rhode Island. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/16/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Rhode Island Department of Health (Nursing) Three Capitol Hill Providence, RI, 02908 401-222-5960 https://health.ri.gov/licenses/detail.php?id=231
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to have prescriptive authority as an APRN in the state of Rhode Island one must:
-complete an educational program that includes courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology and physical assessment and is within the APRN's role and population focus.
Any new or renewing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners are now required to complete at least eight hours of education on the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder. Any new or renewing DEA registrants, upon submission of their application, are required to fulfill at least one of the following:
- A total of eight hours of training from certain organizations* on opioid or other substance use disorders for practitioners renewing or newly applying for a registration from the DEA to prescribe any Schedule II-V controlled medications; or
- Board certification in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry from the American Board of Medical Specialties, American Board of Addiction Medicine, or the American Osteopathic Association; or
- Graduation within five years and status in good standing from a medical, advanced practice nursing, or physician assistant school in the US that included successful completion of an opioid or other substance use disorder curriculum of at least eight hours.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from South Carolina. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/13/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: South Carolina Board of Nursing 110 Centerview Dr. Columbia, SC, 29210 803-896-4550 https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of South Carolina an individual must:
- obtain a practice agreement
- be licensed by the board as a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or clinical nurse specialist;
- submit a completed application on a form provided by the board;
- submit the required fee;
- provide evidence of completion of forty-five contact hours of education in pharmacotherapeutics acceptable to the board, within two years before application or during the time of the organized educational program shall provide evidence of prescriptive authority in another state meeting twenty hours in pharmacotherapeutics acceptable to the board, within two years before application;
- provide at least fifteen hours of education in controlled substances acceptable to the board as part of the twenty hours required for prescriptive authority if the NP, CNM, or CNS has equivalent controlled substance prescribing authority in another state;
- provide at least fifteen hours of education in controlled substances acceptable to the board as part of the forty-five contact hours required for prescriptive authority if the NP, CNM, or CNS initially is applying to prescribe in Schedules II - V controlled substances.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Certified Nurse Practitioner License from South Dakota. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/14/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: South Dakota Board of Nursing 4305 South Louise Ave., Suite 201 Sioux Falls, SD, 57106-3115 605-362-2760 https://www.sdbon.org/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Upon licensure, Certified Nurse Practitioner may prescribe, procure, furnish, and administer over-the-counter, legend, and controlled substance drugs, schedules II-IV, according to federal and state registration requirements. If a CNP has less than 1,040 licensed practice hours within the role of the CNP, prescriptive authority is overseen through a Collaborative Agreement. Once those hours have been completed, a CNP may apply to update their status to practice and prescribe without a Collaborative Agreement.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Nurse License from Tennessee. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/10/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
The state of Tennessee requires approval of all pre-licensure and post-licensure programs. GCU's APRN programs are not approved in Tennessee and, therefore, this program is excluded in the state.
The location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APN role and population focus for APN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Tennessee Board of Nursing 665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN, 37243 615-532-5166 https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nursing-board.html
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet prescriptive authority requirements one must:
-obtain a certificate of fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing including the name of the licensed physician having supervision, control and responsibility for prescriptive services rendered by the nurse.
In order to qualify for a certificate of fitness one must have:
(a) A current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse under T.C.A. Title 63, Chapter 7;
(b) Preparation in specialized practitioner skills at the master’s, post-master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral level, including, but not limited to, at least three (3) quarter hours of pharmacology instruction or its equivalent;
(c) A current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area; and
(d) Graduation from a program conferring a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Texas. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/06/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Texas Board of Nursing 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 10-200 Austin, Texas 78701 512-305-7400 http://www.bon.texas.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Texas. The APRN application contains a section required to be completed if prescriptive authority is sought. In addition to the application, the applicant must submit such evidence as required by the Board to verify successful completion of graduate level courses in advanced pharmacotherapeutics, advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions within the role and population focus area.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Utah. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/24/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Utah Nursing Board requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements. GCU's Post Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Adult-Gerontology (ACNP) program is not approved by the Utah Board of Nursing.
Theis location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 160 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT, 84111 801-530-6628 https://dopl.utah.gov/nurse/index.html
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority may be granted by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing with an APRN application. Applicants need to complete the Utah Controlled Substance Affidavit as part of the APRN application and pay the associated fee if he/she wants to prescribe controlled substances. Controlled substances require a Consultation and Referral Plan. In addition to the Utah Controlled Substance License, applicants must hold a valid Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Vermont. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/11/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Vermont State Board of Nursing 89 Main Street Montpelier, VT, 05602 802-828-1505 https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
In order to meet the requirements for prescriptive authority in the state of Vermont an individual must obtain:
-a collaborative agreement if they have fewer than 24 months and 2,400 hours of licensed active advanced nursing practice in an initial role and population focus or fewer than 12 months and 1,600 hours for any additional role and population focus.
-APRNs shall have and maintain signed and dated copies of all required collaborative provider agreements as part of the practice guidelines. An APRN required to practice with a collaborative provider agreement may not engage in solo practice, except with regard to a role and population focus in which the APRN has met the requirements of this subsection.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a APRN License from Virgin Islands. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/14/2025, this program content does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state and is restricted for enrollment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is:
Virgin Islands Board of Nursing
Time Center Building
4600 Estate Charlotte Amalie 2nd Floor Suite 207
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Tel: (340) 249-0684
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Licensed Nurse Practitioner License from Virginia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/02/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: Virginia Board of Nursing 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA, 23233-1463 804-367-4515 http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet the requirements for prescriptive authority one must:
-Hold a current, unrestricted license as a nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
-Provide evidence of one of the following:
a. Continued professional certification as required for initial licensure as a nurse practitioner; or
b. Satisfactory completion of a graduate level course in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics obtained as part of the nurse practitioner education program within the five years prior to submission of the application; or
c. Practice as a nurse practitioner for no less than 1000 hours and 15 continuing education units related to the area of practice for each of the two years immediately prior to submission of the application; or
d. Thirty contact hours of education in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics acceptable to the boards taken within five years prior to submission of the application. The 30 contact hours may be obtained in a formal academic setting as a discrete offering or as noncredit continuing education offerings and shall include the following course content:
(1) Applicable federal and state laws;
(2) Prescription writing;
(3) Drug selection, dosage, and route;
(4) Drug interactions;
(5) Information resources; and
(6) Clinical application of pharmacology related to specific scope of practice.
-Develop a practice agreement between the nurse practitioner and the patient care team physician as required in 18VAC90-40-90; and
-File a completed application and pay the fees as required in 18VAC90-40-70 of this chapter.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License from Washington. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 07/23/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Washington State Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements. GCU's Post Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is not approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their ARNP role and population focus for ARNP licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 www.nursecredentialing.org OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Washington State Board of Nursing Town Center 2 111 Israel Rd S.E. Tumwater, WA 98501 360-236-4703 https://nursing.wa.gov/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an ARNP license in Washington State. If the applicant is seeking prescriptive authority, he/she must submit with the initial ARNP application one of the following:
1. Proof of graduation within the last two years from the ARNP program and completion of an advanced pharmacology course,
2. Proof of 30 hours of continuing education in pharmacology completed within the last two years. Evidence must show pharmacology hours earned, OR
3. Proof of completion of 250 hours of advanced clinical practice with prescriptive authority within the last two years and a request for an exemption to the 30 hours of continuing education in pharmacology. (Prescriptive authority in the other state must be equivalent to Washington to include independent practice and ability to prescribe schedule II-V).
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from West Virginia. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 08/19/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The location requires an individual to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 27071 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3399 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the agency in the state in which they wish to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. The agency to contact is: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 5001 MacCorkle Ave., SW. South Charleston, WV 25309 304-744-0900
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
To meet prescriptive authority requirements one must:
-Be licensed and certified in West Virginia as an advanced practice registered nurse;
-be at least eighteen years of age;
-Have completed forty-five contact hours of education in pharmacology and clinical management of drug therapy under a program approved by the board, fifteen hours of which shall have been completed within the two-year period immediately prior to entering into a prerequisite collaborative relationship;
-have a collaborative agreement for a collaborative relationship for prescriptive practice with a physician that meets all state requirements
-provide the board with evidence that he or she is a person of good moral character and not addicted to alcohol or the use of controlled substances;
-Does not have his or her advanced practice registered nursing license, certification or registration in any jurisdiction suspended, limited or revoked; and
-submit a completed, notarized application to the board, accompanied by a fee as established by the board by rule.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License from Wisconsin. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/11/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter N 1.06 lists approval requirements for out-of-state schools of nursing. Out-of-state schools must be approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. This includes schools preparing students for practical nurse licensure or registered nurse students at the associate, bachelor's (including post licensure bachelor's) or graduate degree level.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APNP role and population focus for APNP licensure and a Wisconsin Jurisprudence exam. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org All candidates are required to successfully complete an online, open book exam on the Wisconsin Statutes and Rules relating to the practice of Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers. Applicants cannot take this exam until after an application has been received and processed by the Department. Once the initial application has been processed, the exam information will be given on the application checklist online under “Wisconsin Statutes and Rules Online Exam.”
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Wisconsin Board of Nursing DSPS PO Box 8366 Madison, WI 53708-8366 (608) 266-2112 https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/BoardsCouncils/Nursing/Default.aspx
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is granted with initial APNP licensure if all application requirements are met. Prescriptive authority relates only to those prescription orders appropriate to the APNP's areas of competence, as established by his or her education, training or experience, 45 contact hours in clinical pharmacology or therapeutics within 5 years preceding the application for a certificate.
The information below pertains to individuals intending to obtain a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License from Wyoming. It will inform you of whether or not this program meets the educational requirements for this license in this state. This does not pertain to any other license issued by the state. Please be advised that state regulations and processes can change at any time, individuals are encouraged to monitor the state requirements for licensure throughout their education to ensure that the program will meet their intended career goals.
Based upon a review of the state’s regulations on 06/13/2025, this program appears to meet the educational requirements to directly certify for licensure in this state.
The Wyoming State Board of Nursing requires nursing education programs to seek approval for clinical placements.
This location requires applicants to pass a national certification examination in their APRN role and population focus for APRN licensure. The national organizations/associations listed below have met the certification requirements that are equivalent to the Board’s standards for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification: American Nurses Association - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (800) 284-2378 https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/ OR American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for the Acute Care Nurse Practitioners for Adult-Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo CA 92656-4109 (800) 899-2226 www.aacn.org
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and may differ based upon the prior education and experience of the individual. Students are advised to contact the agency in the state in which they intend to pursue licensure to determine/confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in that state. If you wish to review your state’s licensure and certification requirements, the agency contact in your current location is: Wyoming State Board of Nursing 130 Hobbs Ave, Suite B Cheyenne, WY, 82002 307-777-7601 https://nursing-online.state.wy.us/
This program is not intended to meet prescriptive authority requirements in this location. However, depending on the state requirements in the student’s location, it may be possible for students to obtain prescriptive authority. Information regarding the steps and requirements for obtaining prescriptive authority is provided below and is subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information, please visit the Board’s website.
Prescriptive authority is not automatically issued with an APRN license in Wyoming. In order to be eligible to apply, the APRN must:
1. Submit completed application and fees; and
2. Submit evidence of completion of advanced pharmacology.
