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Athletic Training, B.S.
Professional Licensure Disclosure- This program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Upon graduating, passing the BOC exam, and having or obtaining an approved emergency cardiac care card, individuals can apply for certification through the BOC and become certified athletic trainers (ATC). Certified athletic trainers can then apply for licensure in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
Program Coordinator- Dr. Jeffrey Parr (601-266-6321) Jeffery.Parr@usm.edu
National Website- https://www.bocatc.org/athletic-trainers#state-regulation
Upon graduating, passing the BOC exam, and having or obtaining an approved emergency cardiac care card, individuals can apply for certification through the BOC and become certified athletic trainers (ATC). Certified athletic trainers can then apply for licensure in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Contacts for state licensure or other state regulations can be found on the Board of Certification website. For more information about the program, see the program page
Athletic Training, B.S.
National Board
Bulletin
Program Coordinator- Leslie Ogelsby
Email: leslie.oglesby@usm.edu
Phone: 601/266-5495
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State/ Protectorate |
Determination | Determination Based on Reciprocity/State or Protectorate Requirements | Board Contact Information |
| Alabama |
Yes |
State requirements |
Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers (334) 264-1929 athletictrainers@bellsouth.net
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| Alaska | Yes | State requirements |
Alaska Division of Corporations, (907)465-2974
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| Arizona | Yes | State requirements |
State of Arizona Board of Athletic Training (602) 589-6337
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| Arkansas | Yes | State requirements |
Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training (501) 683-4076
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| California | No | No requirements |
California is currently the only state that does not regulate profession of athletic training.
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| Colorado | Yes | State requirements |
Colorado Office of Athletic Trainer Registration (303) 894-7800 dora_athletictrainers@state.co.us
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| Connecticut | Yes | State requirements |
Connecticut Department of Public Health (860) 509-7603
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| Delaware | Yes | State requirements |
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers (302) 744-4500 customerservice.dpr@state.de.us
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| District of Columbia (D.C.) | Yes | State requirements |
District of Columbia (202) 442-5955
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| Florida | Yes | State requirements |
Florida Board of Athletic Training (850) 488-0595 MQA_AthleticTraining@doh.state.fl.us
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| Georgia | Yes | State requirements |
Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers (478) 207-2440
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| Hawaii | Yes | State requirements |
Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing (808) 586-2694
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| Idaho | Yes | State requirements |
Idaho Board of Athletic Trainers (208) 327-7000 info@bom.idaho.gov https://dopl.idaho.gov/att/att-licensing/ |
| Illinois | Yes | State requirements |
Illinois Board of Athletic Trainers (800) 560-6420
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| Indiana | Yes | State requirements |
Indiana Athletic Trainers Board (317) 233-4236
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| Iowa | Yes | State requirements |
Iowa Board of Athletic Training (515) 281-0254
This program meets the certification requirements in this state. |
| Kansas | Yes | State requirements |
Kansas State Board of Healing SWAG视频 (785) 296-7413
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| Kentucky | Yes | State requirements |
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure (502) 429-7150
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| Louisiana | Yes | State requirements |
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (504) 568-6820
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| Maine | Yes | State requirements |
Maine Athletic Trainer Program (207) 624-8603
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| Maryland | Yes | State requirements |
Maryland Board of Physicians (410) 764-4777
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| Massachusetts | Yes | State requirements |
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals, Division of Professional Licensure (617) 727-3071
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| Michigan | Yes | State requirements |
Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing (517) 335-0918
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| Minnesota | Yes | State requirements |
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (612) 617-2130
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| Mississippi | Yes | State requirements |
MSDH Professional Licensure Division (601) 364-7360
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| Missouri | Yes | State requirements |
Board of Registration for the Healing SWAG视频 (573) 751-0098
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| Montana | Yes | State requirements |
Montana Board of Athletic Trainers (406) 841-2320
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| Nebraska | Yes | State requirements |
Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit (402) 471-2299
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| Nevada | Yes | State requirements |
Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers (775) 787-2636
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| New Hampshire | Yes | State requirements |
Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals (603) 271-8389
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| New Jersey | Yes | State requirements |
NJ State Board of Medical Examiners (609) 826-7100
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| New Mexico | Yes | State requirements |
NM Athletic Trainers Practice Board (505) 476-4622
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| New York | Yes | State requirements |
New York State Education Department, Office of Professions (518) 474-3817
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| North Carolina | Yes | State requirements |
North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners (919) 821-4980
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| North Dakota | Yes | State requirements |
North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers (701) 417-6171 Bradley.reed@sanfordhealth.org
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| Ohio | Yes | State requirements |
Ohio OTPTAT (614) 466-3774
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| Oklahoma | Yes | State requirements |
OK Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (405) 962-1400
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| Oregon | Yes | State requirements |
Oregon Health Licensing Office (503) 373-1740 cristina.r.wardwell@state.or.us
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| Pennsylvania | Yes | State requirements |
Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine (717) 783-1400
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| Rhode Island | Yes | State requirements |
Department of Health (401) 222-5960
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| South Carolina | Yes | State requirements |
South Carolina DHEC (803) 545-4273
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| South Dakota | Yes | State requirements |
SDBMOE (605) 367-7781
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| Tennessee | Yes | State requirements |
Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers (615) 532-3202
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| Texas | Yes | State requirements |
Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (512) 463-6599 cs.athletic.trainers@tdlr.texas.gov
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| Utah | Yes | State requirements |
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (801) 530-6628
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| Vermont | Yes | State requirements |
Vermont Secretary of State (802) 828-3228
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| Virginia | Yes | State requirements |
Virginia Board of Medicine (804) 367-4600
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| Washington | Yes | State requirements |
Department of Health (360) 236-4700
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| West Virginia | Yes | State requirements |
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy (304) 558-0367
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| Wisconsin | Yes | State requirements |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (608) 261-7083
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| Wyoming | Yes | State requirements |
Wyoming Athletic Training Board (307) 777-3628
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| American Samoa | No | Protectorate requirements | The territory of American Samoa does not have a regulatory board overseeing the licensure of Athletic Trainers. |
| Federated States of Micronesia | No | Protectorate requirements | The territory of the Federated States of Micronesia does not have a regulatory board overseeing the licensure of Athletic Trainers. |
| Guam | No | Protectorate requirements | The territory of Guam does not have a regulatory board overseeing the licensure of Athletic Trainers. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | Protectorate requirements |
NMI Board of Nursing 1 (670) 233-2263 |
| Republic of Palau | No | Protectorate requirements |
P.O. Box 6051 Koror, Palau 96940 680-488-2552 or 2553 |
| Puerto Rico | No | Protectorate requirements |
800 Roberto H. Todd Avenue, Room 202, Stop 18, Santurce, Puerto Rico 00908, (787) 725-7506 |
| Virgin Islands | No | Protectorate requirements |
#3 Kongens Gade (Government Hill), St.Thomas, Virgin Islands 00803 (340) 774-7477 |
Speech Language Pathology, MS
Doctorate in Audiology
Click the button below to access professional licensing disclosure data on the above-referenced two programs.
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
(Gulf Park Campus)
and 100% online
The School of Professional Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Bachelors in Nursing (Traditional Program) prepares a student to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN庐). Passage of the national exam is required for licensure in all 50 U.S. states and U.S. protectorates. It is each individual鈥檚 responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice as educational requirements may vary widely including, but not limited to, the number of clinical hours required by the state as well as specific coursework. Nursing boards may also require additional information, including, but not limited to, documentation verifying citizenship and/or right to work (i.e. social security number) as well as criminal background checks/fingerprinting.
Program Website- /undergraduate-programs/nursing.php
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Maria Brown
Elizabeth Holman
Program Coordinator E-mail-
elizabeth.holmanFREEMississippi
Program Coordinator Phone-
Dr. Brown-601/266-5288
Dr. Holman- 228/214-3365
| State/ Protectorate | Determination | Determination Based on Reciprocity/State or Protectorate Requirements | Board Contact Information |
| Alabama | Yes | State requirements |
Alabama Board of Nursing PO Box 303900 334.293.5200
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| Alaska | Yes | State requirements |
Alaska Division of Corporations, (907)465-2974
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| Arizona | Yes | State requirements |
State of Arizona Board of Athletic Training (602) 589-6337
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| Arkansas | Yes | State requirements |
University Tower Building, 1123 S. University, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204-1619 501.686.2700 |
| California | Yes | State requirements |
1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150
916.322.3350
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| Colorado | Yes | State requirements |
Division of Professions and Occupations, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202 303.894.2430 |
| Connecticut | Yes | State requirements |
Dept. of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 13PHO P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
860.509.7624 |
| Delaware | Yes | State requirements |
861 Silver Lake Blvd., Cannon Building, Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904
302.744.4500 |
| District of Columbia (D.C.) | Yes | State requirements |
899 North Capitol Street, NE 877.672.2174 |
| Florida | Yes | State requirements | |
| Georgia | Yes | State requirements | |
| Hawaii | Yes | State requirements | |
| Idaho | Yes | State requirements | |
| Illinois | Yes | State requirements | |
| Indiana | Yes | State requirements | |
| Iowa | Yes | State requirements | |
| Kansas | Yes | State requirements | |
| Kentucky | Yes | State requirements | |
| Louisiana | Yes | State requirements | |
| Maine | Yes | State requirements | |
| Maryland | Yes | State requirements | |
| Massachusetts | Yes | State requirements | |
| Michigan | Yes | State requirements | |
| Minnesota | Yes | State requirements | |
| Mississippi | Yes | State requirements | |
| Missouri | Yes | State requirements | |
| Montana | Yes | State requirements | |
| Nebraska | Yes | State requirements | |
| Nevada | Yes | State requirements | |
| New Hampshire | Yes | State requirements | |
| New Jersey | Yes | State requirements | |
| New Mexico | Yes | State requirements | |
| New York | Yes | State requirements | |
| North Carolina | Yes | State requirements |
|
| North Dakota | Yes | State requirements | |
| Ohio | Yes | State requirements | |
| Oklahoma | Yes | State requirements | |
| Oregon | Yes | State requirements | |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | State requirements | |
| Rhode Island | Yes | State requirements | |
| South Carolina | Yes | State requirements | |
| South Dakota | Yes | State requirements | |
| Tennessee | Yes | State requirements | |
| Texas | Yes | State requirements | |
| Utah | Yes | State requirements | |
| Vermont | Yes | State requirements | |
| Virginia | Yes | State requirements | |
| American Samoa | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Federated States of Micronesia | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Guam | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Republic of Palau | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Puerto Rico | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | Protectorate requirements | ||
| Virgin Islands | Protectorate requirements |
Nurse Anesthetist
SWAG视频 School of Professional Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Doctorate In Nursing (Nurse Anesthesia) prepares a student to take apply for certification as a Board Certified Nurse Anesthetists through the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) and then subsequently apply for state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in any of the 50 states and in any U.S. protectorate.
Program Website-
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Program Coordinator E-mail-
Program Coordinator Phone-
National Website- NBCRNA
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State /Protectorate |
Determination | Determination Based on Reciprocity/State or Protectorate Requirements | Board Contact Information |
| Alabama | Yes | State requirements |
Alabama Board of Nursing PO Box 303900 334.293.5200 https://www.abn.alabama.gov/contact-us/contact-us/
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| Alaska | Yes | ||
| Arizona | Yes | ||
| Arkansas | Yes | ||
| California | Yes | ||
| Colorado | Yes | ||
| Connecticut | Yes | ||
| Colorado | Yes | ||
| Delaware | Yes | ||
| District of Columbia (D.C.) | Yes | ||
| Florida | Yes | ||
| Georgia | Yes | ||
| Hawaii | Yes | ||
| Idaho | Yes | ||
| Illinois | Yes | ||
| Indiana | Yes | ||
| Iowa | Yes | ||
| Kansas | Yes | ||
| Kentucky | Yes | ||
| Louisiana | Yes | ||
| Maine | Yes | ||
| Maryland | Yes | ||
| Massachusetts | Yes | ||
| Michigan | Yes | ||
| Minnesota | Yes | ||
| Mississippi | Yes | ||
| Missouri | Yes | ||
| Montana | Yes | ||
| Nebraska | Yes | ||
| Nevada | Yes | ||
| New Hampshire | Yes | ||
| New Jersey | Yes | ||
| New Mexico | Yes | ||
| New York | Yes | ||
| North Carolina | Yes | ||
| North Dakota | Yes | ||
| Ohio | Yes | ||
| Oklahoma | Yes | ||
| Oregon | Yes | ||
| Pennsylvania | Yes | ||
| Rhode Island | Yes | ||
| South Carolina | Yes | ||
| South Dakota | Yes | ||
| Tennessee | Yes | ||
| Texas | Yes | ||
| Utah | Yes | ||
| Vermont | Yes | ||
| Virginia | Yes | ||
| Washington | Yes | ||
| West Virginia | Yes | ||
| Wisconsin | Yes | ||
| Wyoming | Yes | ||
| American Samoa | |||
| Federated States of Micronesia | |||
| Guam | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | |||
| Republic of Palau | |||
| Puerto Rico | |||
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | |||
| Virgin Islands |
Nursing (BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP)
SWAG视频 School of Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), Nursing BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Graduate Certificate prepare a student to take one of the following national certification exams: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center Program (ANCC), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation, The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) one of which is required to apply for state certification in all 50 states and U.S. protectorates. Each nursing board will also assess clinical hours and may require additional state specific courses.
Program Website-
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Program Coordinator E-mail-
Program Coordinator Phone-
National Website-
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| Republic of Palau | |||
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Nursing (BSN to DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) DNP
he University of Southern Mississippi School of Professional Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Nursing (BSN to DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP) and the Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Graduate Certificate both prepare a student to take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner exam administered by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) required to apply for state certification. Individuals applying for licensure will also be required by ANCC to complete faculty-supervised clinical hours. It is each individual鈥檚 responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice as requirements vary widely.
National Website-
Program Website-
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Program Coordinator E-mail-
Program Coordinator Phone-
| State/ Protectorate | Determination | Basis of Determination | Board Contact Info |
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| Federated States of Micronesia | |||
| Guam | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | |||
| Republic of Palau | |||
| Puerto Rico | |||
| Virgin Islands |
Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Graduate Certificate
SWAG视频 School of Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), Nursing BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) Graduate Certificate prepare a student to take one of the following national certification exams: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB), American Nurses Credentialing Center Program (ANCC), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification Corporation, The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or the National Certification Corporation (NCC) one of which is required to apply for state certification in all 50 states and U.S. protectorates. Each nursing board will also assess clinical hours and may require additional state specific courses.
National Website-
Program Website-
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Program Coordinator E-mail-
Program Coordinator Phone-
| State/Protectorate | Determination | Basis of Determination | Board Contact Info |
| Alabama | |||
| Alaska | |||
| Arizona | |||
| Arkansas | |||
| California | |||
| Colorado | |||
| Connecticut | |||
| Delaware | |||
| Florida | |||
| Georgia | |||
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| Idaho | |||
| Illinois | |||
| Indiana | |||
| Iowa | |||
| Kansas | |||
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| Louisiana | |||
| Maine | |||
| Maryland | |||
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| Mississippi | |||
| Missouri | |||
| Montana | |||
| Nebraska | |||
| Nevada | |||
| New Hampshire | |||
| New Jersey | |||
| New Mexico | |||
| New York | |||
| North Carolina | |||
| North Dakota | |||
| Ohio | |||
| Oklahoma | |||
| Oregon | |||
| Pennsylvania | |||
| Rhode Island | |||
| South Carolina | |||
| South Dakota | |||
| Tennessee | |||
| Texas | |||
| Utah | |||
| Vermont | |||
| Virginia | |||
| Washington | |||
| West Virginia | |||
| Wisconsin | |||
| Wyoming | |||
| American Samoa | |||
| Federated States of Micronesia | |||
| Guam | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | |||
| Republic of Palau | |||
| Puerto Rico | |||
| Virgin Islands |
Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) Graduate Certificate
Professional Licensure Disclosure- SWAG视频 School of Professional Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Nursing (BSN to DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP) and the Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Graduate Certificate both prepare a student to take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner exam administered by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) required to apply for state certification. Individuals applying for licensure will also be required by ANCC to complete faculty-supervised clinical hours. It is each individual鈥檚 responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice as requirements vary widely.
National Website-
Program Website-
Bulletin-
Program Coordinator Name-
Program Coordinator E-mail-
Program Coordinator Phone-
| State/Protectorate | Determination | Basis of Determination | Board Contact Info |
| Alabama | |||
| Alaska | |||
| Arizona | |||
| Arkansas | |||
| California | |||
| Colorado | |||
| Connecticut | |||
| Delaware | |||
| Florida | |||
| Georgia | |||
| Hawaii | |||
| Idaho | |||
| Illinois | |||
| Indiana | |||
| Iowa | |||
| Kansas | |||
| Kentucky | |||
| Louisiana | |||
| Maine | |||
| Maryland | |||
| Massachusetts | |||
| Michigan | |||
| Minnesota | |||
| Mississippi | |||
| Missouri | |||
| Montana | |||
| Nebraska | |||
| Nevada | |||
| New Hampshire | |||
| New Jersey | |||
| New Mexico | |||
| New York | |||
| North Carolina | |||
| North Dakota | |||
| Ohio | |||
| Oklahoma | |||
| Oregon | |||
| Pennsylvania | |||
| Rhode Island | |||
| South Carolina | |||
| South Dakota | |||
| Tennessee | |||
| Texas | |||
| Utah | |||
| Vermont | |||
| Virginia | |||
| Washington | |||
| West Virginia | |||
| Wisconsin | |||
| Wyoming | |||
| American Samoa | |||
| Federated States of Micronesia | |||
| Guam | |||
| Northern Mariana Islands | |||
| Republic of Palau | |||
| Puerto Rico | |||
| Virgin Islands |