Alabama Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Alabama
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Collaborative Practice Agreement required; separate application through Alabama Board of Medical Examiners ($150)
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
ANCC or AACN
Required
Yes
American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
3 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $78.5 |
| Total | $78.5 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $78.5 |
Continuing Education Requirements
Pharmacology: 6 hours required
Prerequisites
To become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Alabama, you must first hold an active RN license. Alabama is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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