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California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 6 — NursingArticle 8 — Nurse PractitionersSection 2835.5

On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.

(b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.

(c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.

Notes

Requires beginning January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial nurse-practitioner qualification or certification who has never been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or another state to hold an active registered-nursing license, possess a qualifying master’s or graduate nursing-related degree, and satisfactorily complete a board-approved nurse-practitioner program.

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