An applicant qualifies for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse only if the applicant passes a Board–approved national examination for advanced practice registered nurses.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 8-301 - License Required; Exceptions; Multistate Privileges
Section 8-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 8-302.1 - Qualification for Advanced Practice Certification
Section 8-303 - Application to Central Repository for Criminal History Record Information
Section 8-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 8-305 - Examinations -- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Section 8-306 - Examinations -- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Section 8-307 - Examinations -- Waiver
Section 8-308 - Issuance and Contents of Licenses; Criminal History Record Information
Section 8-309 - License -- Inactive Status
Section 8-310 - Scope of Registered Nurse License
Section 8-311 - Scope of Licensed Practical Nurse License
Section 8-312 - Term and Renewal of Licenses; Criminal History Record Information
Section 8-314 - Surrender of License
Section 8-315 - Temporary Licenses
Section 8-319 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses
Section 8-320 - Confidentiality of Board Records
Section 8-321 - Disclosure to Health Occupations Regulatory Boards Permitted