2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
CHAPTER 5-34 - Nurses
§ 5-34-35 - Qualifications of a certified registered nurse practitioner applicant.

SECTION 5-34-35

   § 5-34-35  Qualifications of a certified registered nurse practitioner applicant. – (a) An applicant for licensure to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall submit to the board of nurse registration and nursing education written evidence on forms furnished by the division of professional regulation, verified by oath, that:

   (1) The applicant is a registered nurse who has completed an accredited educational program resulting in a master's degree in nursing and/or an approved nurse practitioner course of study. This curriculum must include both a didactic component and supervised clinical experience. Effective January 1, 2004, all applicants for initial licensure must complete an accredited educational program resulting in a master's degree with a major in nursing.

   (2) The applicant passed a national qualifying examination recognized by the board of nurse registration and nursing education.

   (b) A license to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner may be issued to an applicant who is licensed by examination or endorsement as a certified registered nurse practitioner under the laws of another state or territory if, in the opinion of the board, the applicant meets the qualifications required of certified registered nurse practitioners in this state.