Nrnp6675 Week 1 Discussion: Certification And Licensure Plan

Dr. Essex and classmates,Certification and Licensure PlanUnderstanding the processes of nurse practitioner agreements within the states one lives is imperative to success after securing certification as an APRN. There are variations from state to state as to the scope of practice, regulations, and prescriptive authority. Several areas must be studied for identification. Identification of these areas will be discussed below.Certification and Licensure ProcessThe state in which will be discussed here is Florida. Florida is a restricted practice state that requires monitoring and direction by a medical physician or managing team to supply treatment (American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2020). To get certified and licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in the state of Florida requires four elements: valid RN license, graduated from a APRN master’s or post-master’s degree program certification, supplied proof of national advanced practice certification from an approved nursing specialty board and proof of liability insurance (Florida Board of Nursing, 2021).ApplicationThe application process for certification in the state of Florida is manage through the Florida Board of Nursing website. The process is broken down into 7 steps; submit application with fee, provide electronic fingerprints, contact national certification organization to send certification to state board