Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 4
Subtitle 27 - BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 10.27.12 - Nurse Psychotherapists in Independent Practice - Clinical Nurse Specialists
Section 10.27.12.03 - Certification
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
An applicant for certification to practice as a PMH/APRN in independent practice shall:
A. Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;
B. Have graduated from a Board-approved graduate level education program for clinical nurse specialists in psychiatric mental health nursing at the Masters' level or higher that is accredited by a national accrediting body recognized by the Board;
C. Hold current national certification as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health nursing issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board;
D. Submit to the Board a completed application for certification as a clinical nurse specialist, PMH/APRN;
E. Comply with all the requirements set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.04;
F. Demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language; and
G. Pay all fees.