Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 27 - BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 10.27.07 - Practice of the Nurse Practitioner
Section 10.27.07.02 - Certification
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.27.07.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. An applicant for certification as a nurse practitioner shall obtain certification from the Board before commencing practice.
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;
(3) Hold a current national certification:
(a) For each area of specialization in which
certification is sought; and
(b)
From the AANPNCB or other national certifying body recognized by the
Board;
(4) Submit to the
Board a completed application for certification as a nurse practitioner for
each area of specialization in which certification is sought;
(5) Comply with all the requirements set
forth in COMAR
10.27.01.04;
(6) Demonstrate written and oral competency
in the English language;
(7) If the
applicant has not been certified by the Board or any other Board of Nursing,
identify a designated mentor for 18 months as defined in Regulation .01 of this
chapter; and
(8) Pay all
fees.
C. The Board shall:
(1) Maintain an up-to-date list of all nurse
practitioners certified in the State; and
(2) Include on the nurse practitioner's
registered nursing license an indication that the licensee is certified as a
nurse practitioner and designate the nurse practitioner's area of
specialization.
D. The Board shall certify a nurse practitioner consistent with the nurse practitioner's specialty, education, and national certification.
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