The certification agency may note that the program must be specifically designed to prepare the nurse for a particular advanced practice role and population and may mandate particular accreditations. Among the typical requirements are coursework in advanced assessment and pharmacology and supervised clinical hours in the practice area Nurse Practitioner programs in Wisconsin.
The prospective APNP must pursue national certification. There are a number of approved organizations; selection will depend on specialty. The following certification agencies are listed in the current application packet:. This step is completed after application submission. The test is untimed; an applicant may use a personal computer that has Internet Explorer and complete the questions at his or her convenience. APNPs are required to hold malpractice insurance unless they fall under an exemption category described in state code.
Some advanced practice nurses are exempted on the basis of governmental employment. In cases where the school is no longer in operation, the applicant is directed to inquire of his or her state Department of Public Instruction where records are housed.
The licensing agency requires official verification from all states where the applicant has had prescriptive authority. The information will be provided to you on your online application status. The exam content is drawn from applicable state statutes and administrative code chapters specific to the profession.
The purpose of the exam is to familiarize yourself with locating the statutes and administrative code that regulate the practice of the profession. Statutes for the State of Wisconsin and the Administrative Code book for the profession can be found in the sidebar on the right.
You will then be assigned another test. Professional Assistance Procedure. Per Wis. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date. Must provide evidence of holding a current license to practice as a professional nurse in this state or has a current license to practice professional nursing in another state which has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
Must be certified by a national certifying body approved by the Board as a nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist or clinical nurse specialist.
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