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Table Revision date: 6/30/2025

StateURLEducational Requirements: APRNComments
Alabamahttps://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/chapter/610-X-9(b) A master’s or higher degree, or post-master’s certificate, in nursing from an accredited educational institution in a curriculum designed to prepare clinical nurse specialists.
Alaskahttps://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/nur4028.pdf

https://casetext.com/regulation/alaska-administrative-code/title-12-professional-regulations/part-1-boards-and-commissions-subject-to-centralized-licensing/chapter-44-board-of-nursing/article-4-advanced-practice-registered-nurse/section-12-aac-44400-requirements-for-initial-licensure		Official transcripts must be received directly from your program of study evidencing successful completion of a course of study in accordance with 12 AAC 44.400 (a)(1)(A).

(a) Except as provided in (e) and (f) of this section, an applicant for initial licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as defined in AS 06.68.850.
(1) must have satisfactorily completed
(A) a formal accredited graduate educational course of study preparing in one of the APRN roles that
(i) is a minimum of one academic year in length;
(ii) prepares registered nurses to perform an expanded role in the delivery of health care;
(iii) includes a combination of classroom instruction and a minimum of 500 separate, non-duplicated hours of supervised clinical practice;
(iv) for a certified nurse practitioner, a certified nurse midwife, or a certified clinical nurse specialist, if completed on or after January 1, 1998, has distinct graduate level course offerings in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced physical assessment, as evidenced by an official transcript or other official documentation received directly from a graduate program accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization; and
(v) for a certified registered nurse anesthetist, if completed on or after January 1, 2016, has distinct graduate level course offerings in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced physical assessment, as evidenced by an official transcript or other official documentation received directly from a graduate program accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization;
Arizonahttps://www.azbn.gov/licenses-and-certifications/advanced-practice-faqsAn official transcript directly from the institution attended that provides evidence of:

A graduate degree with a major in nursing for RNP and CNS applicants.

The educational program was:
Part of a graduate degree/post-master’s program at an accredited institution; OR
The program was approved or recognized in the U.S jurisdiction of program location for the purpose of granting APRN licensure or certification.
Arkansashttps://www.nursepractitionerlicense.com/nurse-practitioner-licensing-guides/arkansas-nurse-practitioner-licensure-steps/Prospective NPs must complete a graduate-level preparatory program for nurse practitioners to qualify for licensure.

Such a program should be approved by the ASBN following the Arkansas State Board of Nursing Rules. The program should equip you to take the certification examination for your chosen population focus and prepare you for practice.

These programs must award a minimum of a masters to successful participants and must include both clinical and classroom aspects. Core areas that must be covered in the coursework include advanced pathophysiology/physiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced health assessment. Your program must match national standards as well as those set by the ASBN. This will affect your performance in certification examinations and ultimately the success of your application and practice.
Californiahttps://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/applicants/np-instruct.pdf

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&division=2.&title=&part=&chapter=6.&article=8.

https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml#np		On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.
(b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.
(c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.

Nursing programs seem to need to be required to be recognized by the CCNE.

“If you did not complete a California Board-approved program, you will need to submit verification of national certification from the certifying national organization/association.”		Meets
Coloradohttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1pqcZUrtrX27jCtdb3NY7GKCNQ9uEGYHP/view

https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/2016/title-12/health-care/article-38/part-1/section-12-38-111.5/		The requirements for inclusion in the advanced practice registry shall include the successful completion of a nationally accredited education program for preparation as an advanced practice nurse or a passing score on a certification examination of a nationally recognized accrediting agency, or both, if applicable, as defined in rules adopted by the board.
Connecticuthttps://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing–investigations/aprn/aprn-licensure-requirementsIn order to be eligible for advanced practice registered nurse licensure, an individual must meet the following requirements:
 
Hold a current Connecticut registered nurse license;

Hold and maintain current certification as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist from one of the following national organizations:

American Nurses Credentialing Center;
National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties;
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board;
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists;
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners;
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation; or
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; 

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Hold a graduate degree in nursing or in a related field recognized for certification as either a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse anesthetist by one of the foregoing certifying bodies . . .
Delawarehttps://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/apnlicense/Have a Master’s degree or a Post-basic program certificate in a clinical nursing specialty with nursing certification from a national certification body recognized by the Board.
Floridahttps://floridasnursing.gov/licensing/advanced-practice-registered-nurse/(a) Applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 1998, must have completed requirements for a master’s degree or post-master’s degree certification.
(b) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist applicants who graduated on or after October 1, 2001, must have completed requirements for a master’s degree program.
Georgiahttps://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/410-11Requirements for initial authority to Practice as a Nurse Practitioner:
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(c) Official transcript which verifies graduation with a master’s or higher degree in nursing for the respective nurse practitioner specialty or a graduate level post-master’s certificate in an advanced practice registered nurse practitioner specialty and evidence of advanced pharmacology within the curriculum or as a separate course, advanced physical assessment, and pathophysiology.
Hawaiihttps://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/files/2024/03/Advanced-Practice-Registered-Nurses_03.24R.pdfIf you have never been licensed as an APRN/APN in this State prior to October 1, 2009, you must have all of the following:
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Completed an accredited graduate-level education program leading to a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a nurse midwife, a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse practitioner . . .
Idahohttps://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243401.pdfTo qualify as an advanced practice registered nurse, an applicant shall provide evidence of:
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Completion of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program. Successful completion of a graduate or post-graduate advanced practice registered nurse program which is accredited by a national organization recognized by the Board . . .
Illinoishttps://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=022500650HArt%2E+65&ActID=1312&ChapterID=24&SeqStart=16500000&SeqEnd=17850000(4) the applicant has obtained a graduate degree appropriate for national certification in a clinical advanced practice registered nursing specialty or a graduate degree or post-master’s certificate from a graduate level program in a clinical advanced practice registered nursing specialty . . .
IndianaRegulation

Section 3		(a) “Nurse practitioner” means an advanced practice nurse who provides advanced levels of nursing client care in a specialty role, who meets the requirements of an advanced practice nurse as outlined in section 3 of this rule, and who has completed any of the following:
(1) A graduate program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation which prepares the registered nurse to practice as a nurse practitioner and meets the requirements of section 6 of this rule.
(2) A certificate program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation which prepares the registered nurse to practice as a nurse practitioner and meets the requirements of section 6 of this rule. Nurse practitioners who complete a certificate program must be certified and maintain certification as a nurse practitioner by a national organization which requires a national certifying examination.
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(a) “Advanced practice nurse” means a registered nurse holding a current license in Indiana who:
(1) has obtained additional knowledge and skill through a formal, organized program of study and clinical experience, or its equivalent, as determined by the board
IowaRegulation655—7.2(152) Requirements for licensure as an ARNP.
7.2(1) Qualifications. An applicant for an ARNP license shall meet the following qualifications:
a. Hold an active unrestricted license as a registered nurse in accordance with 655—Chapter 3.
b. Graduation from an accredited graduate or postgraduate advanced practice educational program in one of the following roles, except as provided by subrule 7.2(2):
(1) Certified nurse-midwife.
(2) Certified registered nurse anesthetist.
(3) Certified nurse practitioner.
(4) Clinical nurse specialist.
c. Current certification issued by a national professional certification organization as a certified nurse-midwife or certified registered nurse anesthetist, or as a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in at least one of the following population foci:
(1) Women’s health/gender-related.
(2) Family (individual across the lifespan).
(3) Psychiatric mental health.
(4) Adult/gerontology.
(5) Pediatrics.
(6) Neonatal.

7.2(2) Exception. An applicant who has completed a formal advanced practice educational program but has not graduated from an accredited graduate or postgraduate advanced practice educational program may be licensed as an ARNP provided that the applicant possesses a current certification from a national professional certification organization as described in paragraph 7.2(1)“c.” This exception is intended to allow for the grandfathering of ARNPs who completed educational programs before the board required graduation from an accredited graduate or postgraduate advanced practice educational program.
Kansashttps://ksbn.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/NPA/npa.pdf

https://sos.ks.gov/publications/pubs_kar_Regs.aspx?KAR=60-11-103		Statute: (b) (1) The board shall establish standards and requirements for any professional nurse who desires to obtain licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse. Such standards and requirements shall include, but not be limited to, standards and requirements relating to the education of advanced practice registered nurses. The board may give such examinations and secure such assistance as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications of applicants. 

(2) complete a formal, post-basic nursing education program that is not located or offered in Kansas but is determined by the board to meet the standards for program approval established by K.A.R. 60-17-101 through 60-17-108;

Regulatory requirements for school approval are numerous and contained within the linked regulations.
Kentuckyhttps://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/020/056/

201 KAR 20:062		(1) An applicant for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse shall complete an accredited education program that prepares a registered nurse for one (1) of the four (4) APRN roles established under Section 12(5) of this administrative regulation and clinical experience. This program shall confirm to 201 KAR 20:062 or its substantial equivalence if from an out of state program.
(2)
(a) if the applicant for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse completed a program of study after January 1, 2005, the applicant shall hold a master’s degree, doctorate, or postmaster’s certificate awarding academic credit by a college or university related to the advanced practice registered nurse designation.

12(5) Role designations shall be the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Clinical Nurse Specialist pursuant to KRS 314.042.

Regulatory requirements for school approval are numerous and contained within the
linked regulations.
Louisianahttps://www.doa.la.gov/media/gybngco4/46v47.pdf§4507. Licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
A. Initial Licensure
1. The applicant shall meet the following requirements:
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b. completion of a minimum of a graduate degree with a concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing role and population focus or completion of a post master’s concentration in the respective advanced practice nursing role and population focus from a program accredited by a nursing or nursing related accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. secretary of education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and otherwise approved by the board.
Mainehttps://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/laws-rules/Chapter%208%20Regulations%20Relating%20Advanced%20Practice%20%20Registered%20Nursing%20final%20rule.pdfSec. 2.  General Regulations Relating to Certified Nurse Practitioners  
1. Requirements for initial approval to practice
A. Submits official transcript from a nurse practitioner program approved by the appropriate national accrediting body for that specific area of practice. 
Marylandhttps://casetext.com/regulation/maryland-administrative-code/title-10-maryland-department-of-health/part-4/subtitle-27-board-of-nursing/chapter-102707-practice-of-the-nurse-practitioner/section-10270702-certification

Md. Code Regs. 10.27.07.06		B. An applicant for certification as a nurse practitioner shall:
(1) Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;
(2) Have graduated from a Board-approved accredited graduate level program for nurse practitioners at the Masters’ level or higher that meets the requirements of Regulation .06 of this chapter . . .

C. To be a Board-approved education program the program shall:
(1) Be a nationally accredited education program; and
(2) Ensure ongoing competence and maintenance of certification by:
(a) Providing a mechanism for renewing certification;
(b) Having a renewal of certification process that is acceptable to the Board; and
(c) Developing a mutually agreeable procedure that ensures communication with the Board.
Massachusettshttps://www.mass.gov/doc/244-cmr-4-advanced-practice-registered-nursing/download

https://www.mass.gov/doc/244-cmr-10-definitions-and-severability/download		(3)  Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP).
(a)   To be eligible for initial Board authorization to practice as a CNP, an applicant must provide proof satisfactory to the Board of the following:
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3.   Compliance with the following academic requirements:
a.   Graduation from a graduate degree program that:
i.   is designed to prepare the RN for practice as a CNP; and
ii.   holds accreditation from a Board recognized national accrediting organization for academic programs; and
b.   Successful completion of, at minimum, core content at the graduate level in advanced assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapeutics.

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Board-recognized APRN Certifying Organization .  A certifying organization for APRN practice which employs the following characteristics and criteria:
(a) is national in the scope of its credentialing;
(b) establishes and maintains conditions for writing the certification examination consistent with acceptable national standards;
(c) establishes and maintains educational requirements consistent with the requirements of the APRN clinical category of practice;
(d) establishes and maintains standard methodologies national in scope such as incumbent job analysis studies;
(e) designs and administers a certification examination that represents entry-level practice in the APRN clinical category and represents the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the delivery of safe and effective advanced practice nursing care;
(f) uses and periodically reviews examination items for content validity, cultural bias and correct scoring using an established mechanism;
(g) is psychometrically sound, legally defensible, and which meets nationally recognized accreditation standards for certification programs;
(h) specifies certification maintenance requirements (e.g., continuing education, practice, examination), which ensure continued competency measures; and
(i) establishes and follows conflict resolution principles and rules.
Michiganhttps://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-333-17201

Rule 404b

Rule 401 — Definitions		(1) As used in this part:
    (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse” or “a.p.r.n.” means a registered professional nurse who has been granted a specialty certification under section 17210 in 1 of the following health profession specialty fields:
    (i) Nurse midwifery.
    (ii) Nurse practitioner.
    (iii) Clinical nurse specialist.

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Rule 404b. A specialty certification for nurse practitioner shall be granted to a registered professional nurse who satisfies all of the following requirements:

(a) Holds a current and valid license to practice nursing in this state.

(b) Submits an application for certification as a nurse practitioner, on a form provided by the department with the required fee.

(c) Possesses advanced practice certification from 1 of the following certification organizations, or successor organizations:

(i) The American Nurses Credentialing Center.
(ii) The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
(iii) The National Certification Corporation for Womens Health Care Nurse Practitioner and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.
(iv) The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners for Adult Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners, and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners.
(v) The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
(vi) The American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

No clear/independent education requirements
Minnesotahttps://mn.gov/boards/nursing/advanced-practice/advanced-practice-registered-nurse-(aprn)-licensure-general-information/

https://mn.gov/boards/nursing/education/		Complete a graduate level APRN program accredited by a nursing or nursing-related accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation as acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing or must demonstrate compliance with the APRN education requirements that were in effect in Minnesota at the time the applicant completed the advanced practice nursing education program.  The list of Council for Higher Education Accreditation Organizations as acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing can be found at Minnesota Board of Nursing Education. The education must be in one of the four roles and one of the six population foci appropriate to the education.
Roles: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Populations: Family and Individual Across the Lifespan, Adult Gerontology, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Women’s and Gender-Related Health, Psychiatric and Mental Health 
Mississippihttps://www.msbn.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Part%202840%20Advanced%20Practice.pdfRule 1.2 Certification, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Changes in Status.  A. Initial State Certification. Prior to Board certification allowing the RN to practice as an APRN, the RN must:
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5) Submit official transcript of graduation from:
(a) An accredited master’s degree or higher program with a major in nursing, nurse anesthesia, or nurse midwifery.
(b) An accredited educational program for APRNs if applicant graduated from an APRN program and was nationally certified as an APRN prior to December 31, 1993.
6) Submit official evidence of graduation from a master’s degree or higher accredited program in one of the four recognized advanced practice roles in which clinical experience has occurred. APRN applicants graduating from an APRN program after December 31, 1998, will be required to submit official evidence of graduation from a graduate program with a concentration in the applicant’s respective advanced practice nursing specialty.  
Missourihttps://www.sos.mo.gov/cmsimages/adrules/csr/current/20csr/20c2200-4.pdfFrom and after July 1, 1998, completion of a graduate level degree from a college or university accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or an accrediting organization as acceptable by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). From and after January 1, 2009, the program shall provide a minimum of five hundred (500) faculty supervised clinical hours.
Montanahttps://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0370/chapter_0080/part_0010/section_0020/0370-0080-0010-0020.html

https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/RuleNo.asp?RN=24%2E159%2E1412		(1) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered professional nurse who has completed educational requirements related to the nurse’s specific practice role, in addition to basic nursing education, as specified by the board pursuant to 37-8-202.

(2) The applicant shall request that an official transcript, from an accredited graduate-level education program, be sent to the board directly from the applicant’s APRN program to verify the date of completion and degree conferred.
Nebraskahttps://rules.nebraska.gov/browse-rules002.06 APPROVED ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAM. A graduate-level program for advanced practice nursing accredited by a national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.  
Nevadahttps://nevadanursingboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/APRN-Instructions.pdfYour program must be at least one academic year in length, be accredited/approved and must include didactic instruction and clinical experience. The transcript must show your program included the following educational components:
• Advanced Health Assessment,
• Advanced Pathophysiology,
• Advanced Pharmacology,
• Advanced role preparation,
• Specific clinical specialty,
• Clinical preceptorship.
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*If you graduated from an APRN program after June 2005 you must have completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree, or a post master’s certificate program to qualify for APRN licensure.  
New Hampshirehttps://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/nur100-800.html(b)  Each applicant seeking licensure as an APRN under this section shall submit:
(1)  Evidence of completion of an accredited advanced nursing education program  that includes:
a.  At least 225 hours of theoretical nursing content; and
b. At least 480 hours of clinical nursing practice, including precepted experience and pharmacological interventions;
(2)  A final, official transcript from a nurse practitioner program, accredited by a national accrediting body, that demonstrates that the applicant earned a:
a.  Graduate or post-masters graduate degree; or
b.  Certificate prior to July 1, 2004
New Jerseyhttps://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-37-New-Jersey-Board-of-Nursing.pdf13:37-7.2 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
a) An applicant for certification as an advanced practice nurse shall possess;
1) A masters degree in nursing from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or
2) A masters degree in nursing and shall have completed a post-masters program that focuses on an advanced practice nursing specialty from a school accredited by a nursing accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
b) Each applicant shall have successfully completed at least 39 hours in pharmacology during the education program referred to in (a) above.
c) In addition to the requirements of (a) and (c) above, an applicant shall have completed six contact hours in pharmacology related to controlled dangerous substances, including the topics set forth at (d) below, presented by:
1) An organization that has been approved by a credentialing agency accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and/or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; or
2) A college or university licensed by either the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education or an agency of another state with requirements substantially similar to the requirements of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
d) The six contact hours required by (c) above shall include:
1) Pharmacologic therapy; 
2) Addiction prevention and management; and 
3) Issues concerning opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

Note: s. (c) may have a scrivner’s error and perhaps should read “In addition to the requirements of (a) and (b) above . . . .
New Mexicohttps://s3.amazonaws.com/realFile30f9bb9a-feed-462b-abce-56bd5dd949fa/0214d605-c458-41d9-a653-56b249699761?response-content-disposition=filename%3D”16.12.2+NMAC+Part+2-Nurse+LIcensure.pdf”&response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIMZX6TNBAOLKC6MQ&Signature=uikbhN5qRBZD7oyzoMeTuMBr2q8%3D&Expires=1718906450A. Requirements for licensure of nurse practitioners:  
(1) Hold a current, unencumbered RN license from New Mexico or hold a compact multistate RN license.  
(2) Successfully complete a graduate level nursing program designed for the education and preparation of nurse practitioners as providers of primary, or acute, or chronic, or long-term, or end of life health care.   
(a) The program must be offered through an accredited institution of higher education or through the armed services.   
(b) If the applicant is initially licensed by any board of nursing including the New Mexico board of nursing after January 1, 2001 the program must be at the master’s in nursing level or higher. 
New York
North Carolinahttp://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2021%20-%20occupational%20licensing%20boards%20and%20commissions/chapter%2036%20-%20nursing/21%20ncac%2036%20.0803.html(b)  Applicants who have graduated from a nurse practitioner program after January 1, 2005 who are seeking first-time nurse practitioner registration shall:
(1)  hold a Master’s or higher degree in Nursing or related field with primary focus on Nursing;
(2)  have completed a graduate or post-graduate level nurse practitioner education program accredited by a national accrediting body; and
(3)  provide documentation of certification by a national credentialing body.
North Dakotahttps://ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/54-05-03.1.pdf54-05-03.1-04. Initial requirements for advanced practice registered nurse licensure.
Applicants for advanced practice registered nurse licensure must:
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2. Submit evidence of completion of an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nurse program in one of the four roles and with at least one population focus . . . .
Ohiohttps://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4723.41

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-4723.46

https://nursing.ohio.gov/licensing-and-certification/training-programs/01-board-approved-certifying-orgs		Except as provided in division (B), (C), or (D) of this section, at the time of making application, the applicant shall meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Be a registered nurse;

(2) Submit documentation satisfactory to the board that the applicant has earned a master’s or doctoral degree with a major in a nursing specialty or in a related field that qualifies the applicant to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization approved by the board under section 4723.46 of the Revised Code . . . .
Oklahomahttps://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/nursing/documents/practice.pdfEducational Requirements:
To be eligible for initial licensure, an applicant must have completed an accredited graduate level advanced practice registered nursing education program in one of the four advanced practice registered nurse roles (CNP, CNM, CNS, and CRNA) and in at least one of the following population foci: family/individual across the lifespan, adult-gerontology, neonatal, pediatrics, women’s health/gender-related, or psychiatric/mental health as follows: 
• An applicant for licensure as a Clinical Nurse Specialist must have completed an education program that prepares Clinical Nurse Specialists in a graduate-level advanced practice education program accredited by or holding preliminary approval or candidacy status with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).  
• An applicant for licensure as a Certified Nurse Midwife must hold a graduate-level degree from an advanced practice education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. 
• An applicant for licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist must hold a graduatelevel degree from a program preparing the graduate for certification as a nurse anesthetist accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists’ Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
• An applicant for licensure as a Certified Nurse Practitioner must hold a graduate-level degree from an advanced practice education program accredited by or holding preliminary approval or candidacy status with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA). 
Oregonhttps://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=308139Evidence of compliance must have documentation of the Pain Management Education through the Oregon Pain Commission. Two hours of cultural competency continuing education (CE).Meets
Pennsylvaniahttps://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter21/s21.271.html&d=reduce(2)  Education. An applicant for certification shall have completed an accredited, Board-approved master’s or postmaster’s nurse practitioner program or other Board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree or a course of study considered by the Board to be equivalent to that required for certification in this Commonwealth at the time the course was completed.

Requirements for nursing programs are provided in the linked regulations.
Rhode Islandhttps://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-3Graduation from an APRN graduate or post-graduate program, as evidenced by official documentation received directly from an APRN program accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or its successor organization, as acceptable by the Board . . . .
South Carolinahttps://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c033.php. . . . has earned a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university
South Dakotahttps://sdlegislature.gov/Rules/Administrative/20:62:02:01.01An applicant for licensure as a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife must file with the board a written application that contains evidence that the applicant has completed an advanced practice program in nursing that awards  or confers a graduate degree, post graduate degree, or post graduate certificate, with a major in a role and population focus area of advanced nursing pratice, and is accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency approved by the United States Department of Education. If the program does not have national accreditation, the program must be board approved in order to meet licensure requirements.
Tennesseehttps://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1000/1000-04.20190812.pdf. . . . Has completed preparation in advanced practice nursing at the post-basic professional nursing level and holds a master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty.
Texashttps://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=22&pt=11&ch=221&rl=3(d) Applicants for licensure in an APRN role and population focus area recognized by the Board must submit verification of completion of all requirements of an advanced educational program that meets the following criteria:
 (1) Graduation from an APRN graduate or post-graduate program as evidenced by official documentation received directly from an APRN education program accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the Board and the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or its successor organization, as recognized by the Board. Programs may be approved by the appropriate licensing body in the state in which the program is located. A state licensing body’s accreditation process must meet or exceed the requirements of accrediting bodies specified in Board policy.
 (2) Programs of study shall be at least one academic year in length and shall include a formal preceptorship. One academic year in length shall be evaluated based on the equivalent of a full time academic load.
 (3) Graduates of APRN education programs who were prepared for two population foci or two different APRN roles shall demonstrate that they have completed didactic content and clinical experience in both functional roles and population foci.

Additional requirements can be found in the linked regulations.
Utahhttps://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-31b/Current%20Rules?

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter31B/58-31b-S601.html		(b)  under Subsection 58-31b-302(5)(e), demonstrate that the applicant has completed an APRN prelicensing education program that meets the requirements of Subsection 58-31b-601(1). . . .

58-31b-601.  Minimum standards for nursing programs to qualify graduates — Temporary approval to qualify graduates for licensure — Minimum standards for medication aide training to qualify persons for certification.
(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), to qualify as an approved education program for the purpose of qualifying graduates for licensure under this chapter, a nursing education program shall be accredited by an accrediting body for nursing education that is recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Vermonthttps://sos.vermont.gov/media/5dep2imt/nursing-admin-rules_05_11_2023.pdf9-5 Education 
To be eligible for an APRN license, an applicant shall: 
(a) have a degree or certificate as shown by the official transcripts from the applicant’s graduate nursing program in one of the four recognized APRN roles from: 
(1) a Vermont graduate nursing program approved by the Board; or 
(2) a United States graduate nursing program approved by a state or a national accrediting agency approved by the Board; and 
(b) have successfully completed graduate level courses in: 
(1) advanced pharmacotherapeutics; 
(2) advanced patient assessment; and
(3) advanced pathophysiology.

5-2 Accreditation Required.
Nursing education programs shall be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the National League for Nursing’s (NLN) Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA), the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or a national nursing accreditation organization otherwise specifically approved by the Board. 
Virginiahttps://www.dhp.virginia.gov/media/dhpweb/docs/nursing/leg/APRN.pdf18VAC90-30-80. Qualifications for initial licensure.

A. An applicant for initial licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse shall:
. . . .
2. Submit evidence of a graduate degree in nursing or in the appropriate advanced practice registered nurse specialty from an educational program designed to prepare advanced practice registered nurses that is an approved program as defined in 18VAC90-30-10. Evidence shall include a transcript that shows that the applicant has successfully completed core coursework that prepares the applicant for licensure in the appropriate specialty . . . .

18VAC90-30-10. Definitions.

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Approved program” means an advanced practice registered nurse education program that is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or is offered by a school of nursing or jointly offered by a school of medicine and a school of nursing that grant a graduate degree in nursing and that hold a national accreditation acceptable to the boards. 
Washingtonhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-840-340&pdf=trueWAC 246-840-340  Initial ARNP requirements. 
(1) An applicant for licensure as an ARNP shall have the following qualifications:
. . . .
(b) A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education;
West Virginiahttps://wvrnboard.wv.gov/licensing/Documents/RN%20and%20APRN%20licensure%20requirements%20WV%206-5-20.pdfGraduated from a graduate program accredited by a nurse accrediting body that is recognized by the US Department of Education and/or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or its successor organization as acceptable to the Board. 
Wisconsinhttps://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/n/8.pdfN 8.03 Certification as an advanced practice nurse prescriber. 
An applicant for initial certification as an advanced practice nurse prescriber shall be granted a certificate by the board if the applicant complies with all of the following:
. . . .
(2) Provides evidence of current certification by a national certifying body approved by the board as a nurse practitioner, certified nurse−midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist or clinical nurse specialist.
(3) Provides evidence of a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing or a related health field granted by a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting organization approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Wisconsin does not appear to have regulations related to a “nurse practitioner” or “advanced practice registered nurse”.
Wyominghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUyYziVhCEfHELDEnIvjYxWztDTcaVHo/viewSection 3. Licensure/Certification by Examination.

(a) APRN. Applicant shall:

(i) Graduate from a nationally accredited graduate or post-graduate level advanced practice nurse educational program;

(ii) Complete a program of study in a role and population focus area of advanced practice nursing;