Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-8-.03 - Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

(1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall have:

(a) An active Alabama registered nurse license, or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter 610-X-4 of the Rules of the Alabama Board of Nursing, unless authorized by the Board of Nursing.

(b) Met all requirements for completion of or graduation from an organized program of study and clinical experience beyond the basic educational preparation as a registered nurse, that prepares nurse practitioners and is recognized by the Board of Nursing and the appropriate specialty certifying agency.

(c) At least a master's or higher degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program recognized by the Board of Nursing.

(d) Current certification as a certified registered nurse practitioner granted by a national certifying agency recognized by the Board of Nursing in the clinical specialty consistent with educational preparation and appropriate to the area of practice.

(e) Effective January 1, 2024, obtained continuing education prescribed by the Board of Nursing regarding the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama, not more than forty-eight (48) months prior to or within twelve (12) months of commencement of the collaborative practice.

(2) The applicant for initial approval as a certified registered nurse practitioner who meets one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirement for a master's degree in nursing:

(a) Graduation prior to 1996 from a Board of Nursing-recognized post-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.

(b) Graduation prior to 1984 from a non-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.

(3) The Board of Nursing may grant a waiver of the master's degree requirement at its discretion.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-8-.03

Filed November 9, 1982 as Rule No. 540-X-2-.19. Readopted: Filed February 8. 1993. Rules reorganized--rule number changed to 540-X-8-.03 (see conversion table at end of code): Filed June 14, 1984 (without publication in AAM). Repealed: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. New Rule: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 10/7/2019. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2021, eff. 6/14/2021.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-52, 34-21-84.