American academy of nurse practitioners license verification

License Requirements

Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.

In 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;  

Have successfully completed thirty (30) hours of education in pharmacology for advanced nursing practice;  

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

OR

On or before December 31, 2004, completed an advanced nurse practitioner program that a national certifying body recognized for certification as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist, and at the time of application, holds a current license as an advanced practice registered nurse in another state that requires a master's degree in nursing or a related field for such licensure

Documentation Requirements

Individuals must arrange for the submission of the following documents to be sent directly from the source address listed below: 

Official verification of current certification by one of the above-mentioned national certifying agencies (This office can obtain verification of AANA certification online.  Please provide your certification number in the space provided on the application);

Official transcript of a master's degree in nursing sent directly from the educational institution to this office.

Verification of all licenses held, current or expired, from each state in which the applicant is or was licensed as nurse practitioner.  Please select this link for the required form.

A completed application and fee in the amount of $200.00.  Applications are only being accepted online.  Please select this link Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window to apply online.  If you hold a current CT RN license and do not recall your user ID and password to login to the system, please send an email to  and request it.  Please confirm your date of birth in your request.

All supporting documents should be forwarded directly from the source to: 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

APRN Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS # 12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone:  (860) 509-7603

Fax: (860) 707-1981

Email: 

Certification Requirements: Nurse Practitioner

General Requirements | Fees | Partial Refunds | Education and Experience Requirements | Additional Requirements | Instructions for Applying for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate

General Requirements

You must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner (NP) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to practice as an NP in New York.

NYSED certifies NPs to practice in the following specialty practice areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health, and Women's Health.

To become certified and registered by NYSED as an NP, you must:

• be registered and licensed as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New York State;
• be of good moral character;
• meet education and experience requirements acceptable to NYSED; and
• apply for nurse practitioner certification with NYSED.

You are allowed to be certified as an NP in more than one specialty practice area. However, you must file a separate application and pay an additional fee to NYSED for each NP specialty practice area in which you seek certification. You must meet all requirements applicable to each NP specialty in which you seek certification.

After you have met all requirements for NP certification in a specialty area, NYSED will issue you an NP certificate and a registration certificate.

• Your NP certification is valid for life, unless it is revoked, annulled or suspended by the New York State Board of Regents.
• Your NP registration certificate will authorize you to practice as a NP for 3 years. You must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED to continue practicing as an NP. You are not legally allowed to practice as an NP while your NP or your RN registration is expired.

Laws that govern NP certification include Education Law §6910 and 8 NYCRR Part 64.

You should also read the general licensing information applicable for all professions.

Fees

The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85. ($50 certificate application fee plus a $35 fee for initial registration.)

Fees are subject to change. The fee due is the one in law when your application is received (unless fees are increased retroactively). You will be billed for the difference if fees have been increased.

• Do not send cash.
• If you apply for licensure electronically using the online Application for Licensure, you will be required to pay by credit card.
• Other payments must be made by personal check or money order payable to the New York State Education Department. Your cancelled check is your receipt.
• Mail any required forms and fees to the indicated address on the form.

NOTE: Payment submitted from outside the United States should be made by check or draft on a United States bank and in United States currency; payments submitted in any other form will not be accepted and will be returned.

Partial Refunds

Individuals who withdraw their licensure application any time prior to a determination may be entitled to a partial refund.

• For the procedure to withdraw your application, contact the Nurse Practitioner unit at or by calling 518-474-3817 ext. 280 or by fax at 518-474-3398.
• The State Education Department is not responsible for any fees paid to an outside testing or credentials verification agency.

If you withdraw your application, obtain a refund, and then decide to seek New York State certification at a later date, you will be considered a new applicant, and you will be required to pay the certification and registration fees and meet the certification requirements in place at the time of reapplication.

Education and Experience Requirements

To satisfy the education and experience requirements for NP certification, you must complete coursework on laws governing prescriptions and recordkeeping and you must meet the criteria in one of the paragraphs (A, B or C) below.

1. You graduated from a New York State Education Department (NYSED) registered NP education program or an NP program that is equivalent to an NYSED registered NP education program, as determined by NYSED.

   OR

2. You are currently NP certified by an acceptable national certifying organization. NYSED accepts most NP certifications from the organizations described below.

   American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB)
   Phone 512-637-0500
   Web www.aanpcert.org

   American Association of Critical Care Nurses
   Phone: 800-809-2273
   Web www.aacn.org

   American Nurses Credentialing Center
   Web nursingworld.org/ancc/

   National Certification Corporation
   Phone 312-951-0207
   Web www.nccwebsite.org
   

   Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
   Phone 412-859-6104
   Web www.oncc.org

   Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
   Phone 301-330-2921
   Web www.pncb.org

   Note: If you were initially NP certified before January 1, 2011 and did not pas an acceptable certification examination after January 1, 2011, you must demonstrate that you completed at least 3 semester hours of acceptable graduate level pharmacotherapy coursework.

   OR

3. You are currently licensed/certified as an NP in another state, U.S. territory, or other jurisdiction that has standards similar to New York State requirements for NP certification.

Required Coursework on Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping

If you graduated from an NYSED registered NP education program, you completed this coursework as part of your studies.

If you did not graduate from an in-state NYSED registered NP education program, you must complete coursework on New York State and Federal Laws Governing Prescriptions and Record Keeping. The following organizations offer this coursework online:

The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State
Phone 518-348-0719
Web www.thenpa.org

The New York State Nurses Association
Phone 518-782-9400 Ext. 377
Web www.elearnonline.net

Additional Requirements

After the New York State Education Department certifies and registers you as a nurse practitioner (NP), you must take additional steps to practice as an NP and to prescribe medications.  Information on NP practice and prescribing is available on this web site.

Instructions for Applying for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certificate

NOTE: Read all instructions carefully! You must ensure that all required application forms and records are complete and sent to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). You are responsible for asking organizations to send written verification of your education or other credentials directly to NYSED. Please be advised that NYSED will not review your application for an NP certificate until you are licensed and registered as an RN in New York State.

IMPORTANT: You must be licensed as an RN in New York State - or - you must apply for a New York State RN license BEFORE you apply for a New York State NP Certificate.

If you are NOT licensed as an RN in New York State, you can learn more about applying for a New York RN license and registration here.

NYSED will not review your application for an NP certificate until you are licensed and registered as an RN in New York State. If you are licensed as an RN in New York State, but not currently registered, you can renew your RN registration here.

Choose a pathway for applying for a New York State NP certificate:

• NP Pathway #1 For graduates of NYSED registered (approved) NP education programs.
• NP Pathway #2 For applicants who are currently NP certified by an acceptable national certifying organization.
• NP Pathway #3 For applicants who are certified/licensed as an NP in another state, U.S. territory or country and/or who graduated from an NP program that is equivalent to NYSED registered NP education programs.

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