ADVANCED PRACTICE LICENSURE

ADVANCED PRACTICE LICENSURE
APPLICATION

NDAC 54-05-03.1-04 INITIAL REQUIREMENTS ADVANCED LICENSURE.  Applicants for advanced practice registered nurse licensure must: 

1.      Possess a current license to practice as a registered nurse in North Dakota or provide a copy of current RN licensure in another compact state (view the following website for information on compact states –http://www.ncsbn.org/);                                                                 

2.      Submit evidence of completion of an advanced practice track within the nursing education program accredited by a national accrediting body;                                                      

3.      Submit evidence of current certification by a national nursing certifying body in the specialty appropriate to educational preparation (copy of certification card or letter notifying passed examination);                                                                        

4.   Submit a completed notarized application and pay the fee of one hundred dollars; and                                                      

5.      Submit a scope of practice statement according to established board guidelines for review and approval by the board of nursing.

Applicants who have been issued a registered nurse temporary permit and meet all of the qualifications for advanced licensure may be issued a temporary advanced registered nurse permit with the same date of expiration.  The advanced license will be issued to coincide with the renewal date of the initial registered nurse license.