DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS 500-4999.129›CHAPTER 6. Nursing 2700-2838.4›ARTICLE 8. Nurse Practitioners 2834-2837
§ 2835.5
California Business and Professions Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
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.
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 31. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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