Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2835.5 · Article 8. Nurse Practitioners
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2835.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.
(b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.
(c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 31. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.
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