Advanced Practice

The Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Application Packet is now available for download below. Alternatively, you may request an application packet to be mailed to you by calling LisaHubbard-Cade (602) 771-7843 or via e-mail at lhubbard@azbn.gov

• Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification Application (PDF)
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification Application (PDF)
• Board Approved Specialty Certification Areas and Examinations (PDF)
• White Paper - Registered Nurse Practitioner Practicing in an Acute Care Setting (PDF)
• Annotated Bibliography RNP in Acute Care Setting (PDF)

Certification Requirements

Nurse Practitioners

• Arizona Revised Statute § 32-1601(15)
• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-505

Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Arizona Revised Statute § 32-1601(5)
• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-514

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-515 and R4-19-516

National Certification

Temporary Certification

• Arizona Revised Statute § 32-1632.01

Prescribing and Dispensing Authority

• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-511 Prescribing and Dispensing Authority; Prohibited Acts
• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-512 Prescribing Drugs and Devices
• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-513 Dispensing Drugs and Devices

Advisory Opinions

• Nurse Practitioner Description of Roles and Functions (PDF)
• Epidural Analgesia by Nurse Anesthetist (PDF)

Unprofessional Conduct

• Arizona Revised Statute § 32-1601(18)
• Arizona Administrative Code R4-19-403

Click here to view the most current and recent Advanced Practice Committee meeting schedules, agendas and minutes.