Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.159 - BOARD OF NURSING
Subchapter 24.159.14 - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Rule 24.159.1412 - APPLICATION FOR INITIAL APRN LICENSURE
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The applicant for APRN licensure must possess a current Montana RN license.
(2) The applicant shall request that an official transcript, from an accredited graduate-level education program, be sent to the board directly from the applicant's APRN program to verify the date of completion and degree conferred.
(3) The applicant shall submit evidence of preceptorship (if not shown on transcript).
(4) The applicant shall submit a copy of current national certification in APRN role and population focus, congruent with education preparation.
(5) When the board approves a licensed RN's application for APRN licensure, the RN will be issued an APRN license in addition to the applicant's current RN license.
(6) An additional application is needed for APRN prescriptive authority.
AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-134, 37-8-202, 37-8-409, MCA