Md. Code Regs. 10.27.12.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.27.12.03 - Certification

An applicant for certification to practice as a PMH/APRN in independent practice shall:

A. Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;

B. Have graduated from a Board-approved graduate level education program for clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric mental health nursing at the Masters' level or higher that is accredited by a national accrediting body recognized by the Board;

C. Hold current national certification as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health nursing issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board;

D. Submit to the Board a completed application for certification as a clinical nurse specialist, PMH/APRN;

E. Comply with all the requirements set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.04;

F. Demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language; and

G. Pay all fees.

Md. Code Regs. 10.27.12.03

Regulation .03B, C amended effective October 17, 2011 (38:21 Md. R. 1279); amended effective 45:13 Md. R. 667, eff. 7/2/2018