Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-5-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-5-.03 - Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

(1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall have:

(a) An active Alabama registered nurse license, or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter 4 of these rules, unless authorized by the Board.

(b) Met all requirements for completion of or graduation from an organized program of study and clinical experience beyond the basic educational preparation as a registered nurse that prepares nurse practitioners and is recognized by the Board of Nursing and the appropriate specialty-certifying agency.

(c) At least a master's or higher degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program recognized by the Board.

(d) Current certification as a certified registered nurse practitioner granted by a national certifying agency recognized by the Board of Nursing in the clinical specialty consistent with educational preparation and appropriate to the area of practice

(2) The applicant for initial approval as a certified registered nurse practitioner who meets one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirement for a master's degree in nursing:

(a) Graduation prior to 1996 from a Board-recognized post-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.

(b) Graduation prior to 1984 from a non-baccalaureate program preparing nurse practitioners.

(3) The Board of Nursing may grant a waiver of the master's degree requirement at its discretion.

(4) Effective January 1, 2024, have obtained continuing education prescribed by the Board of Nursing regarding the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama, not more than forty-eight (48) months prior to or within twelve (12) months of commencement of the collaborative practice.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-5-.03

New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed July 22, 2005; effective August 26, 2005.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2015, eff. 8/6/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 9/9/2019; operative 1/1/2020.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2021, eff. 6/14/2021.

Rule .02 was renumbered to .03 as per certification filed July 2, 2015; effective August 6, 2015.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-84.