North Dakota Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in North Dakota
Full, independent CNS/APRN practice; physician collaboration requirement (NDAC 54-05-03.1-12) repealed Oct 1, 2011 (NDAC 54-05-03.1)
Prescriptive Authority: Independent; no collaborative agreement required; 400 practice hours per renewal
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 | $125 |
| Total | $120 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $60 |
Continuing Education Requirements
Pharmacology: 15 hours required
Prerequisites
To become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in North Dakota, you must first hold an active RN license. North Dakota is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: June 2026