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The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) has made it exceedingly easier for registered nurses (RNs) to travel between states and help fill temporary staffing gaps at facilities around the nation. While these gaps also exist among advanced practice staff, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact has yet to garner enough support to be implemented. Travel nurse practitioners (NPs) seeking top-paying APRN jobs should research which states offer relatively quick licensure endorsement requirements or temporary permits. Whether you’re considering a permanent move or simply exploring the country through travel NP contracts, use this guide to quickly compare the requirements for an NP license by endorsement in each state.
Nurse Practitioner Licensure Prerequisites
Nurse practitioners, referred to as Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNPs), Registered Nurse Practitioners (RNPs) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) by some state nursing boards and other regulatory agencies, complete more steps to become licensed due to their advanced practice capabilities. RN licensure is always a prerequisite to APRN licensure.
Usually, a nurse holds the RN and APRN credentials simultaneously. While an RN credential is referred to as a license nationwide, the NP credential may be referred to as a license, registration, certificate or authorization, depending on the state. In some cases, RNs upgrade their status from RN to APRN licensure, but RN licensure and APRN licensure aren’t always held in the same state.
Currently, 41 U.S. states or territories have adopted the NLC, with 36 fully implementing the Compact. An RN living in a Compact state may obtain a multistate license without obtaining any further licensure if they qualify and work in other party states as a registered nurse. However, they can’t practice as an NP on their multistate RN license in another state. Instead, they must either obtain licensure by endorsement to practice as an NP or obtain a single-state nurse practitioner license in each state of practice.
Source: NCSBN
Individual states can also set additional requirements for NP licensure. For example, a state may require a fingerprint-based background check, even if the NP has already cleared a background check at the RN level. Some states may have a supervised or collaborative practice requirement for prospective NPs. In many states, NPs must apply separately for prescriptive authority due to the significant variability in prescribing authorization among states.
State-Level Nurse Practitioner License Requirements
Some states have streamlined the licensure process for nurses, including advanced practice nurses, making it quicker to earn licensure and get to work. Some states offer a temporary NP license for those licensed in other states. Most states allow nurse practitioners to gain an endorsement in as little as 4 to 8 weeks.
Washington is one of the quickest states, aiming to issue permanent licensure or a temporary permit to practice within 7 business days of receiving a completed endorsement application. Kentucky boasts issuance of APRN licenses by endorsement within 14 business days, barring any disciplinary or conviction questions. Conversely, California has one of the lengthiest endorsement application processing time frames, with initial evaluations taking up to 90 days.
While overall licensure requirements vary, the basic steps tend to be similar. The following table provides a run-down of licensure requirements by state, offering a quick reference for NPs seeking answers to common licensure questions, including the availability of temporary licenses.
Breakdown of NP Licensure by Endorsement Requirements
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Licensure by Endorsement Requirements |
Temporary Licensure |
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Active Alabama RN License or multistate RN license issued by an NLC state Graduate degree in an NP role (waiver may be granted at the Board’s discretion) National certification as an NP in specialty consistent with education Signed copies of the Standard Protocol and Quality Assurance Plan for each physician collaboration Collaborating physicians must complete the Commencement Form through the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ABME) ABME must notify the Alabama Nursing Board (ABN) that it received the Commencement Form and fee before ABN will issue a temporary approval for collaborative practice Effective January 2024: |
New graduate NPs may be granted temporary approval to practice before passing the national certification exam No information is available for practicing NPs licensed in another state |
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Active APRN license in another state with similar licensing requirements A graduate degree in an NP role Current national certification in the population focus for which the applicant received APRN education Reference letter from the applicant’s past employer verifying they have been employed in a nursing capacity for at least 320 hours within the last five years before application |
May grant a temporary permit to practice as an APRN to applicants currently certified as an APRN in another state or jurisdiction with requirements at least equivalent to those of Alaska Nonrenewable and not to exceed 6 months |
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Current Arizona RN license or RN license from a Compact state with multistate privileges, or complete the RN licensure by endorsement process simultaneously Graduate degree with a major in nursing for RNP National certification as an APRN in the appropriate role and population focus Submission of a fingerprint card for background check |
Endorsement applicants meeting all licensure requirements who have been issued a temporary Arizona RN license or hold a current professional license in good standing in another compact party state may be issued a temporary APRN license |
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Valid Arkansas RN license or compact state RN license with multistate privileges and APRN license from another state Create a user profile account on the Arkansas Nurse Portal Submit complete licensing history obtained from Nursys Submit complete educational history, including an official transcript supplied by the university/college where APRN program was completed Submit a copy of national certification Complete state and federal background checks Application for Prescriptive Authority must be completed separately in the Arkansas Nurse Portal |
Temporary license for NP may be offered after submitting a copy of national certification, Arkansas state criminal background check results, verification of APRN license in another state with fitness to practice and verification of active RN license in Arkansas Valid for up to six months and nonrenewable Doesn’t apply to prescriptive authority |
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Hold a California RN license A master’s degree in nursing, master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing or graduate degree in nursing Completion of a nurse practitioner education program approved by the Board National certification as a nurse practitioner in one or more patient focus categories from a national certification organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification Completion of any supplemental examination developed by California state agencies for NPs in select settings |
Not offered |
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Active Colorado RN license or Compact-Multistate RN license Verification of national certification for population focus Declare primary state of residency Attest to holding professional liability insurance Complete a separate application for prescriptive authority (RXN) |
Not offered |
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Current Connecticut registered nurse license Current certification as a nurse practitioner from the national organization for the corresponding patient focus Complete 30 hours of education in pharmacology for advanced nursing practice Hold a graduate degree in nursing or a related field recognized for certification as an NP Document submission directly from the source, including official transcript, verification of certification from certifying agency and verification of all held, current or expired nurse practitioner licenses from every state |
APRN nurse graduates may apply for a temporary permit to practice up to 120 days under the direct supervision of a licensed doctor or APRN while waiting to take the certification examination |
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Currently hold or concurrently apply for an active RN license in Delaware or an NLC state Master’s degree or post-basic program certificate in a clinical nursing specialty National certification from a national certification body recognized by the Board Practiced in the role and population focus specialty for 600 hours over the last two years or 1,500 hours over the last past five years or graduated from a specialty program relevant to the role and population focus within the last two years |
NPs may apply for a temporary permit simultaneously with their application for NP licensure in Delaware Expires 90 days from issuance |
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Current RN license in the District of Columbia Completed a post‐basic nursing education program relevant to the APRN’s area of practice Licensed or nationally certified as an APRN under the laws of a state or territory of the United States Criminal background check Verification of national APRN certification |
Within 5 days of applying for licensure by endorsement, NPs receive a practice letter that allows them to practice under supervision Practice letters expire 90 days from issuance or upon written notice that the application for endorsement has been denied, whichever comes first |
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Valid RN license from any U.S. jurisdiction Master’s degree or post-master’s degree certification Proof of national advanced practice certification from an approved nursing specialty board Proof of malpractice insurance or exemption Electronic fingerprinting for initial licensure |
Not offered |
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Multistate RN license from any Compact state Master’s degree or other graduate degree from an approved nursing education program in the APRN role/specialty National board certification in the APRN role/specialty Proof of earning a master’s degree or higher from an APRN education program in an area of specialty, 500 hours of practice as an APRN or completion of a Georgia Board-approved APRN reentry/refresher program within four years preceding application |
Temporary authorization to practice may be granted to RNs applying for authorization to practice as APRNs while the Board completes an investigation or the RN completes practice requirements to renew an expired national certification Valid for up to 6 months and renewable once for up to 6 months |
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Current, unencumbered license as an RN in Hawaii Fingerprinted for criminal background check Self-query report from the National Practitioner Data Bank if licensed as an RN or APRN in any other state Accredited graduate-level education program leading to a certified registered nurse practitioner National certification by a certifying body recognized by the Board |
Not offered |
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Current RN licensure in Idaho or multistate RN license from a Compact state Graduate or post-graduate APRN program accredited by a national organization recognized by the Board Current national certification for NP by an organization recognized by the Board Documentation of 30 contact hours of pharmacotherapeutics related to APRN practice Fingerprint-based criminal background check Employment verification |
Temporary APRN licenses may be issued while:
Temporary license terms vary based on the reason for issuance |
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Current Illinois RN license Current national certification for NP Graduate degree or post-master’s certificate from a graduate-level program in a clinical APRN specialty or graduate degree appropriate for national certification in the clinical APRN specialty Verification of APRN licensure from the state or original licensure, current state of licensure and any other state(s) actively practicing as an APRN within the last 5 years |
Temporary license may be issued to practice pending APRN licensure Valid for up to 6 months or until application completion or denial, whichever comes first |
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Active Multistate (Compact) RN license from home state Fingerprinting/criminal background check Graduate program (Master’s or Doctoral) from a college/university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation 30 contact hours of continuing education, with at least 8 hours in pharmacology during the 2 years preceding application Letter of reference Collaborative practice agreement |
Not offered |
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Active unrestricted license as an RN Graduation from an accredited graduate or postgraduate advanced practice educational program in a Certified nurse practitioner role Certification issued by a national professional certification organization as a certified nurse practitioner in an appropriate population focus |
Not offered |
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Current license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the role for which application is made issued by a nursing licensing authority of another jurisdiction Post-basic nursing education program that prepared applicant for practice in the role of advanced practice for which application is made Fingerprinting for national criminal history record check Proof of APRN certification in the applicant’s specific role and population focus granted by a national certifying organization Proof of malpractice insurance coverage |
Temporary license to practice as an APRN may be issued for up to 180 days pending application completion |
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Current Kentucky RN license or current RN multistate compact license Current national certification in a KBN-approved population focus State and federal criminal background checks through IdentoGO Official transcript of advanced practice education with degree and date posted |
Not offered |
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Current/valid, unrestricted Louisiana RN license Current licensure in another state as an NP Graduate degree or post-graduate award with a concentration in the respective NP role and population focus Current national certification in the specific NP role and population focus Current clinical practice/competency or completion of the NP educational program within 2 years |
APRN temporary permits are only offered in very select circumstances and aren’t offered to new graduates APRN temporary permits may be extended for justifiable causes |
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Active RN license in Maine or another compact state where applicant legally resides National certification in the specialty listed in the application Final post-master’s certificate and/or master’s degree transcript reflecting completion of a 3-credit pharmacology course Fingerprinting for a criminal background check Apply online but upload a manually signed signature page and current photo (not a driver’s license, ID or passport) |
Not offered |
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Current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing Board-approved accredited graduate-level program for NPs at the master’s level or higher Current national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or other national certifying body recognized by the Board for each area of specialization in which certification is sought |
Temporary license is offered to graduate NPs only |
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Valid Massachusetts RN licensure Good moral character by submitting documentation regarding past and present conduct and disciplinary and/or criminal history Graduate degree program that prepared applicant to practice as a CNP with graduate-level core content in advanced assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics Current license or authorization as a CNP in another state, the District of Columbia or a U.S. Territory Current CNP certification granted by a Board Recognized APRN Certifying Organization Completion of training required to engage in prescriptive practice if desired |
Not offered |
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Current and valid RN license in Michigan or from another state Final, official transcript of professional nurse education program National certification from a certification organization meeting the Board’s standards, with verification of NP certification submitted directly to the Board office from the certifying agency Criminal background check Good moral character questions Human trafficking and implicit bias training |
Not offered |
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Current Minnesota RN license Graduate-level APRN program accredited by a nursing or nursing-related accrediting body in the NP role and one of six focus populations Post-Graduate Practice Verification form Certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board in the NP role and one of six focus populations Criminal background check |
Not offered |
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Current Mississippi RN license or active, unrestricted RN multistate Compact license Must complete RN endorsement before NP certification can be granted Fingerprinting and criminal background checks Completed Board application via the online license management system Official transcript of graduation from an accredited master’s degree or higher program with a major in nursing in the NP role that included clinical experience Current national certification as an NP by a national certification organization recognized by the Board Can obtain NP Certification without a formal collaborative agreement, but agreement must be submitted to the Board before beginning practice |
Not offered |
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Must have a current Missouri APRN Document of Recognition before working as an APRN in the state Current, unencumbered RN license in Missouri or another Compact state Completion of advanced nursing program Submit evidence of APRN national certification as an NP within the respective nursing population focus area of practice Minimum of 800 clinical practice hours in the NP clinical specialty area within the 2 years preceding application |
Temporary recognition is offered to new graduate APRNs only |
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Current Montana RN license or multistate RN license from another Compact state, or submit an RN application concurrently with APRN application Current national certification in the NP role and population focus congruent with education preparation Official transcript from advanced nursing educational program Official verification of RN/APRN licensure from all jurisdictions for the preceding 2 years Submit fingerprints to Montana Department of Justice for background check |
Not offered |
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Active Nebraska RN license or multistate RN license from home state National certification from an approved national certifying organization Official transcript documenting completion of approved APRN education program Fingerprints must be submitted to Nebraska State Patrol for criminal background check Minimum of 2,000 practice hours between graduation and initial certification as an NP or attestation of a written Transition to Practice agreement with a supervising provider |
Temporary APRN license may be issued for 120 days and may be extended for up to one year with APRN Board approval to new APRN graduates, applicants needing to complete practice hours for a re-entry program or pending application completion of a nurse authorized to practice as an NP in another state |
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Proof of active nurse practitioner license in another jurisdiction Official transcript from an advanced nursing education program that included advanced role preparation in specific clinical specialty and advanced health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology Certification as an APRN by a nationally recognized certification agency approved by the Board Fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint submission for background checks |
Upon application submittal, applicants may be issued a one-time temporary license Temporary licenses are valid for 6 weeks and aren’t extendable |
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RN license in New Hampshire or Compact state Copy of state-issued driver’s license Verification of licensure Official Advanced Practice Transcripts from degree institution National Certification Education Requirements:
Criminal background and fingerprinting |
Temporary license offered to new APRN graduates only |
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Completed application form containing all biographical, education and experience information Verification of certification as an APRN in good standing in another state Proof of completion of educational requirements in a state with substantially similar educational requirements as New Jersey Proof of current certification by a national certifying agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies Current application fee set by NJ statutes |
Not offered |
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Current, unencumbered RN license from New Mexico or a multistate RN Compact license Verification directly from licensing authority, which includes details on graduate-level nursing program designed for the education and preparation of NPs as providers of primary, acute, chronic, long-term or end-of-life healthcare Verification from applicant of national certification as an NP Completion of prescriptive authority requirements if applicable Applicants lacking required preceptorship may be considered for licensure if they have 2 years of NP experience in another jurisdiction Continuing education isn’t required for initial CNP licensure by endorsement |
Temporary NP license may be issued to applicants who submit a completed endorsement application and a copy of current national certification as an NP barring any exceptions Valid for up to 6 months from the application date and non-renewable |
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Criminal background check Hold licensure and registration as an RN in New York State (NY isn’t a compact state and doesn’t accept compact RN licenses issued by other states) Hold an unencumbered NP license or certification issued by another state or U.S. territory with substantially equivalent licensure standards as NYS or graduate of an NP education program in another state or U.S. territory equivalent to those offered in NYS Verification of license/certification from the licensing authority to the NYS Education Department Verification of professional education directly from school, including official transcript, including demonstration of completion of acceptable graduate-level pharmacotherapy coursework Verification of NP certification from national certifying organization Completion and verification of coursework on NYS and federal laws governing prescriptions and record-keeping |
Not offered |
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Completion of a master’s degree or higher in nursing or related field with primary focus on nursing Completion of a nationally accredited graduate-level NP education program Active, permanent, unencumbered RN license issued by North Carolina or a multistate License from a Compact state Verification of national certification by American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation, National Certification Corporation of the Obstetric Gynecological and Neonatal Nursing Specialties or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Completion of online application for Initial Approval to Practice approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (BON) and Medical Board for collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician licensed in the state One-time registration to use the title Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina |
Not offered |
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Current North Dakota RN license, current Compact RN license in an NLC state or initial RN License by Endorsement application submitted for those not meeting the first two options Official transcripts showing completion of an accredited graduate-level NP program with at least one population focus Primary source verification of current certification by a national nursing certifying body as an NP in the appropriate population focus matching education Completed Initial Advanced Practice License with or without Prescriptive Authority Application Criminal History Record Check, if one hasn’t been completed for ND Board of Nursing within the past 180 days. |
A 90-day temporary APRN permit without prescriptive authority may be issued to NP applicants with a current RN license who meet all education requirements and have applied for the next national nursing certification examination or are awaiting their certification results |
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Completion of an Ohio RN Licensure by Endorsement application Current, valid nurse practitioner license in any state other than Ohio Official transcript showing completion of a master’s or doctoral degree with a major in a nursing specialty qualifying applicant for NP national certification that included an advanced pharmacology course Verification of NP national certification from a Board-approved national certifying organization emailed directly to the Board Completion of 2 hours of continuing education in Ohio laws that govern drugs and prescriptive authority Documentation of prescribing in another jurisdiction continuously for 1 year within the last 3 years, including controlled substances |
NP Reciprocity applicants may receive a temporary license to practice in Ohio as an NP if the Ohio BON receives verification directly from another State BON of their current, valid NP license |
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Current Oklahoma RN license, dated temporary Oklahoma RN license or multistate RN license from an NLC state with Oklahoma multistate practice privilege Graduate-level degree from an APRN education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation Current national certification by a Board-recognized national certifying body in the specialty area consistent with applicant’s educational preparation Must demonstrate continued qualifications to practice as an NP through one or more of the following requirements within the 2 years preceding application for Oklahoma NP endorsement:
Upload an Affidavit of Citizenship Status Submission of fingerprint images for a state and national criminal history records search through the OSBI and FBI |
A temporary NP license valid for 90 days may be issued to applicants with a current unrestricted Oklahoma RN license, current unrestricted nurse practitioner license or recognition from another state or territory and who can prove they completed an NP education program, hold current national certification, meet the continuing qualifications for practice and submitted fingerprints for a background check |
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Unencumbered Oregon RN license A Master’s Degree in Nursing, a Master’s Degree congruent with the licensure being sought or a Doctorate in Nursing Evidence of advanced-level course content in advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology and advanced physiology and pathophysiology from the primary source National certification from a national certifying body congruent with the licensure being sought Within the 2 year prior to applying for Oregon NP licensure, applicants must have one of the following:
NPs applying for licensure with prescriptive privilege must have completed one of the following:
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Current, unrestricted license or certificate as an NP from another state or U.S. territory or possession or a foreign country Meet the certification requirements effective at the time applicant was licensed or certified as a nurse practitioner by the other jurisdiction Current national certification in the specialty the applicant is seeking certification Official state criminal history record check from current state of residence and every state where the applicant has lived, worked or received education within the last 5 years dated no more than 90 days prior to applying for NP licensure in Pennsylvania |
Not offered |
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Current, unencumbered license or practice privilege as an RN or APRN in any state or U.S. territory Verification of licensure from all states where applicant has or has held an NP license using the Interstate Verification Form Completion of a written License Application for APRN Completion of an accredited graduate or postgraduate level NP program and at least one population focus Certified by a national certifying body recognized by the BON as an NP in at least one population focus congruent to educational preparation National Criminal Background check using fingerprints sent directly from the Department of Attorney General to the RI Board of Nursing Completion of the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act Registration Form to dispense, prescribe, store or order controlled substances Application for a federal DEA Number registered to a RI business address |
May qualify for an emergency 90-day temporary license by reciprocity, which can be renewed once for an additional 90 days |
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Completion of the Application for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License by Endorsement Current license from another state Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with official transcripts sent directly to the SCBON from the nursing educational program Specialty certification by a board-approved credentialing organization Declared specialty area of nursing practice that matches the board-approved credentialing organization or the specialty area of nursing practice in which the applicant received advanced educational preparation Completion of the application for Prescriptive Authority, which must include 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics with 15 of those hours in controlled substances for applicants licensed in another state with prescriptive authority Review the SC Nurse Practice Act and SC Medical Practice Act Criminal Background Check |
A temporary license is required to begin orientation if the applicant hasn’t obtained a South Carolina nurse practitioner license |
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Active, unencumbered SD RN license or Compact RN license with multistate privilege to practice Full set of fingerprints for a state and federal criminal background check Transcript(s) sent directly from each college, university or program attended or completed courses pertaining to NP education College degree or post-graduate certificate must include date conferred, NP role and population focus area(s) Primary source verification of NP certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – Certification Board, American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, National Certification Corporation or the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Practice a minimum of 1,040 hours as a licensed NP within the preceding 5 years to practice without a collaborative agreement or submit a Collaborative Agreement with a licensed SD physician or Certified NP with at least 2 years of practice experience and practicing in a comparable area to the applicant’s NP education and certification |
A temporary permit is offered for applicants with NP licensure in another state or U.S. territory awaiting licensure in SD and is required before beginning orientation Valid for 120 days and isn’t renewable |
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Current RN license Master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty Official electronic transcript indicating conferred advanced nursing degree sent directly to TBON National specialty certification as an NP, with primary source verification sent to TBON Declaration of Citizenship and proof of citizenship Completion of the Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire Criminal background check |
Not offered |
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Texas doesn’t offer nurse practitioner licensure by endorsement, so applicants must meet all Texas NP licensure requirements regardless of other licensure or practice history Current, valid Texas RN license or Compact RN license with multistate privilege Primary source documentation of completion of an accredited NP graduate or post-graduate program with at least one population focus and included at least 500 supervised clinical hours and dedicated graduate-level courses in advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology and advanced physiology and pathophysiology National certification as an NP under the population focus congruent with educational preparation Completion of the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam Submission of fingerprints for a Criminal Background Check Verification of licensure directly from all states, territories, provinces and countries where applicant held or has ever held a nursing license Completion of 400 hours of NP practice in the appropriate patient focus area within the last 2 years, unless graduation of NP education program occurred in the last 2 years |
Applicants may receive interim approval to practice as an NP in Texas for no more than 120 days if appears the applicants meet all the requirements for full licensure but the TXBON is awaiting further information to process the application |
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Office verification of current RN license in good standing Official verification of active NP license in good standing deemed equivalent to Utah’s standards for at least one year Graduate degree in an NP education program or a related area of specialized knowledge as determined appropriate, with coursework including patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment and pharmacotherapeutics Official verification of national certification by a certification body approved by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification Criminal background check Psychiatric mental health NPs must also demonstrate 3,000 hours of post-certification clinical practice Submit a separate Utah Controlled Substance License if practice will include administering, possession of or prescribing controlled substances |
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Vermont RN license or multistate RN license in a Compact state Criminal Background Check Official transcripts submitted from primary source verifying NP graduate program education, including completion of advanced assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapies Verification of all states or jurisdictions currently or previously licensed as an APRN National advanced nursing practice specialty certification Collaborative Agreement or Transition to Practice form DEA number if applicable |
Vermont BON may issue a 90-day provisional license for single-state licensees only if application is only missing licensure verification and/or receipt of criminal background check |
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Current Virginia RN license or RN license with multistate privilege from an NLC state Verification of licensure as an APRN in another U.S. jurisdiction sent from primary source Graduate degree in nursing or the appropriate nurse practitioner specialty from an educational program (official transcript only required if requested by VBON) Verification of professional certification in specialty area consistent with education sent from primary source Complete separate application for Prescriptive Authority, if applicable Criminal background check Proof of 5 years of full-time clinical experience to practice without a practice agreement with a physician |
Temporary licenses only offered to NPs awaiting the outcome of the next National Specialty Examination |
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Active Washington state RN license or a multistate RN license Multistate license applicants must print and complete the Active RN Multistate License in Another State Application and mail it in Official transcripts from a graduate degree program in an NP role Active national certification with NP designation from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, American Association of Critical Care Nurses or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation FBI fingerprint background check, if requested by WABON Prescriptive Authority application must include a course in advanced pharmacology on the official transcript if graduation occurred less than 2 years ago or proof of 30 hours of pharmacology continuing education completed within the last 2 years if graduation occurred more than 2 years ago |
WABON may issue a Temporary Practice Permit while the FBI Background is pending if one was required |
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Active RN license from WV if primary state of residence (PSOR) is WV or a non-NLC state or an active multistate RN license from another NLC state if PSOR is another NLC state Official transcript from a graduate program accredited by a nurse accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation submitted from the primary source Transcripts from programs completed on or after January 2, 2015, must include completion of graduate courses in advanced physiology and pathophysiology, advanced health assessment and advanced pharmacology Official verification of national certification for the appropriate APRN national certification in the NP role and population focus congruent with educational preparation |
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Current license to practice as a professional nurse in Wisconsin or multistate license to practice professional nursing in another NLC state Official verification of a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a related health field granted by a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation from the primary source Official verification of current certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying body approved by the board from the primary source Completion of 45 contact hours in clinical pharmacology or therapeutics within the 5 years preceding application Jurisprudence exam for advanced practice nurse prescribers Verification of licensure in any state the applicant currently holds or previously held prescriptive authority from the primary source NPs who prescribe independently must provide proof of malpractice insurance through personal liability insurance coverage or a group policy |
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Official transcript from a nationally accredited graduate or post-graduate level APRN educational program as an NP in an appropriate patient focus area Official verification of national certification as an NP in the same focus area Official verification of an active NP license from another jurisdiction Submission of criminal background check fingerprint cards Submit evidence of completion of advanced pharmacology, if applying for prescriptive authority |
A temporary permit may be issued for applicants seeking endorsement for up to 90 days |
Although NP licensure is set at the state level, there’s an emerging national model. Some states have endorsed legislative changes to conform to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) APRN Consensus Model to make requirements more consistent and licenses more portable. The Consensus Model provides guidance for states to adopt uniformity in regulating APRN licensure, roles, education, accreditation and certification. While many jurisdictions have made significant progress in implementing the Consensus Model, numerous states have yet to adopt all the elements of APRN regulation.
Some states haven’t made any changes to NP licensing requirements in several years, while others have. When moving from state to state, NPs must know whether they meet the current requirements to practice, including having the appropriate education, certification, training and experience, before applying for a job.
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