NRNP 6568 Week 1 Discussion 2023: Certification
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Week 1 Discussion: Certification and Licensure
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How do you get certified and licensed in your state?
According to Texas Woman’s University (2021) there are six main steps to becoming a family nurse
practitioner (FNP) which are: earn a bachelor's degree in nursing, obtain an RN licensure in Texas,
complete an accredited FNP education program, obtain FNP national certification through examination,
Get licensed as a Texas FNP, and find employment.
What is the application process for certification in your state?
Once you have completed an accredited FNP education program, have a current RN license without
restrictions, and completed 500 hours of supervised clinical hours of FNP practice you may seek
certification through two credentialling professional organizations the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
according to Texas Woman’s University (2021). Most students apply for graduation, obtain a transcript,
receive an authority to test (ATT), and schedule online a date in which to take certification at a testing
center with either AANPCB or ANCC.
What is the primary nurse licensure office resource website in your state?
The Texas Board of Nursing (2020) found at https://www.bon.texas.gov/ is the primary source of all
information about nursing, APRN, licensure, laws, rules, news, education, practice, discipline, and
complaints. The website is vast, and I use it often to check my current licenses and provide proof of
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licensure for employers.
How does your state define the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner?