Nurse Practitioner License Requirements
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services, including diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and managing patient care.
About Nurse Practitioner Licensing
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services, including diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and managing patient care.
Nurse Practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have completed graduate-level education and clinical training. NPs can specialize in various areas including family practice, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more.
NP Specializations
Certification Bodies
Prerequisites
To become a Nurse Practitioner, you must first hold an active RN license and complete a graduate-level NP program (MSN or DNP). Most programs require clinical experience as an RN before admission.
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APRN Compact
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