NSG 6005 Assignment: Certification for Nurse Practitioner

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NSG 6005 Assignment: Certification for Nurse Practitioner

Identified the licensing and certification requirements of a nurse practitioner in your state.

Described Nurse Practitioner prescription-writing privileges in your state.

Described your state’s specific requirements regarding physician affiliation agreements. Many states have collaborative agreements, others have supervisory relationships and others have independent practice.

Identified your states regulation on narcotic prescription for the nurse practitioner prescriber and how and when to you apply for your DEA number if applicable. NSG 6005 Assignment: Certification for Nurse Practitioner

Identified what an NPI number is and how you will obtain it.

Incorporated correct spelling, grammar, and professional vocabulary using APA style and citations where appropriate.

Nurse practitioners obtain certification to gain relevant knowledge and provide specialized care. NP certification requires an active, unencumbered RN license. Continuing education (CE) hours and clinical practice hours support the maintenance of your NP license and certification.

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NP certification requires an active, unencumbered RN license.
Depending on your selected specialty of care and its aligned certification board, requirements and renewal timelines vary. Explore the options below, noting that some stated certifications only allow for renewal, not initial certification. These support NPs with up-to-date certification. NSG 6005 Assignment: Certification for Nurse Practitioner

  • ACNPC: The acute care nurse practitioner certification provides renewals for those holding a current ACNPC certification. Acute care nurse practitioners support critically ill adult patients. AACN offers three renewal options for the ACNPC.
    • Offered by AACN
    • Cost: $250 AACN members | $340 nonmembers
    • Requirements: 1,000 clinical hours | 150 CE hours, 25 pharmacology CE hours
    • Renewal Cycle: 5 years
  • ANP-BC: The adult nurse practitioner-board certification offers renewals for those with current certification. Nurse practitioners can maintain their credentials every five years by completing 75 continuing education hours and submitting a renewal application.
    • Offered by ANCC
    • Cost: $275 American Nurses Association members | $295 American Association of Nurse Practitioners members | $375 nonmembers
    • Requirements: 75 CE hours, 25 in pharmacotherapeutics
    • Renewal Cycle: 5 years. NSG 6005 Assignment: Certification for Nurse Practitioner