License: Nurse Practitioner

Persons practicing nursing in hospitals, private practice, etc., as registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. Fees: Application: $500 Examination: none Certificate: included in application fee. Examination Frequency: N/A Exam Locations: N/A Experience Requirement: Active California RN license, graduate of Board-approved program for nurse practitioner or equivalent. Average Time to Process Application: 6-8 weeks. Renewal Period: N/A Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 2834. California Code of Regulations, Section 1480, et seq.

  • Registry
  • Third-party exam required
  • Degree required
  • Continuing education required
  • Experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
License information updated 06/02/2022