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MSN licensing requirements

The Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ is required to disclose licensure information to students who are enrolled in a program that leads to professional licensure.  This information is reviewed annually.  The University has collected this information and determined its accuracy to the best of its ability.  

Licensure Information by State

State Does the program meet the educational requirements for licensure? Educational exceptions Available license Educational requirements Additional required coursework or training Examination requirements for licensure State Board
Alabama Has not been determined - -


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Alaska

Yes

None APRN

Accredited MSN or Higher Degree APRN program graduate.
Transcripts reflect 3 distinct courses of the 3Ps

None

National Certification in Population foci  

Exam Results 
Arizona

Yes. Approved for AGACNP track of MSN, BSN to DNP, & Certificate programs*

None APRN

Verification Letter from School of Nursing
Arizona RN License or a Compact State License

None

National Certification in Population foci  

Exam Results 
Arkansas Has not been determined - - - - -
California Yes None APRN Verification of APRN academic program form. California RN license CA Pharm course  National Certification in Population foci  
Colorado Yes None APN or
C-APN

Accredited APRN program graduate.Active Colorado RN License or Compact License 

None National Certification in Population foci   
Connecticut Has not been determined - - - - -
Delaware Has not been determined - - - - -
District of Columbia Has not been determined - - - - -
Florida Has not been determined - - - - -
Georgia

Yes
Member of ACEMAPP 

None APRN

Accredited MSN or Higher Degree APRN program graduate (within 4 years of application). Georgia RN License 

None National Certification in Population foci  
Guam

Has not been determined

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Hawaii Yes None APRN Graduated from an Accredited graduate level education program, Hawaii RN License None National Certification in Population foci 
Idaho Yes None APRN Hold RN license in Idaho or compact. Completed an accredited APRN program None National Certification in Population foci 
Illinois Yes None APRN Current Illinois RN license None National Certification in Population foci 
Indiana Has not been determined - - - - -  
Iowa Has not been determined - - - - -
Kansas Yes None APRN Official transcripts; Minimum of 500 clinical hours None National Certification in Population foci
Kentucky Yes None APRN

MSN or Post-Master’s Certificate in APRN education.
Hold a current Kentucky RN or compact license.  

None National Certification in Population foci   
Louisiana Has not been determined - - - - -
Maine Has not been determined - - - - -
Maryland

Yes. Approved for AGACNP track of MSN, BSN to DNP, PMHNP & Certificate Programs

None APRN

Graduate of an approved program of study 

None National Certification in Population foci 
Massachusetts Yes None APRN Graduated from a program that prepares APRNs None National Certification in Population foci; Documentation from previous program of study
Michigan Yes None Nurse Practitioner Hold current and valid RN license in Michigan None National Certification in Population foci
Minnesota Yes None  APRN Current Minnesota RN license, Completed graduate APRN program from accredited program None National Certification in Population foci 
Mississippi Has not been determined - - - - -
Missouri Yes None APRN Current Missouri RN License, Completed and Graduated for an Accredited program None National certification in population foci
Montana Yes None APRN Active Montana Rn License or License with a multistate privilege from compact state  None National Certification in Population foci 
Nebraska Yes None APRN Minimum of an MSN Licensure in state of Nebraska None National Certification in Population foci
Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ Yes None APRN Βι¶ΉΣ³»­ RN License None National Certification in Population foci 
New Hampshire Has not been determined - - - - -
New Jersey Has not been determined - - - - -
New Mexico Yes None APRN

Graduated from approved APRN program.  Verification of APRN education form submitted from educational program. Proof of RN license. 

None National Certification in Population foci 
New York Yes None APRN Graduated from approved APRN program and hold a NY RN License  None National Certification in Population foci 
North Carolina Has not been determined - - - - -
North Dakota Has not been determined - - - - -
Ohio Yes None APRN Both Student and preceptor must hold an Ohio License None National Certification in Population foci 
Oklahoma Has not been determined - - - - -
Oregon Has not been determined - - - - -
Pennsylvania Has not been determined - - - - -
Puerto Rico Has not been determined - - - - -  
Rhode Island Has not been determined - - - - -
South Carolina Yes None APRN Both Student and preceptor must hold an South Carolina  License None National Certification in Population foci 
South Dakota Has not been determined - - - - -
Tennessee Has not been determined - - - - -
Texas Yes None APRN Current Texas RN license None National Certification in Population foci
Utah Yes None APRN Hold a current RN license in good standing. Earned a graduate degree from an APRN program None National Certification in Population foci 
Vermont Yes None APRN

Active Vermont RN License.
Graduate from an APRN program. Proof of completing 3Ps

None National Certification in Population foci 
Virginia Yes - - Official transcript from a graduate degree program in nursing for APRN. Current Virginia RN License - National Certification in Population foci 
Virgin Islands Has not been determined - - - - -
Washington

Yes for the following programs Approved: MSN FNP, MSN AGACNP, BSN-DNP AGACNP, Advanced Graduate Certificate AGACNP, Post-Master’s DNP tracks

None APRN RN license None National Certification in Population foci 
West Virginia Has not been determined - - - - -
Wisconsin Yes None  APRN Current Wisconsin RN License Open book, online exam on the Wisconsin Statutes & Rules  National Certification in Population foci   
Wyoming Yes None APRN Graduation from an accredited APRN program. Current Wyoming RN License  None National Certification in Population foci 

*Any degree tracks not listed have been determined not to meet the educational requirements for licensure in this state at this time. Please speak with your advisor if you plan to practice in this state

**Updated on 6/13/2023