Description
An Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) is a Registered Nurse (RN) qualified to function independently. May perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests, develop and carry out treatment programs, or counsel patients. May prescribe medications noted in formulary. Specialty areas include: Adult Care; Pediatric Care; Anesthesia; and Nurse Midwifery.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 326-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Nur 100 - 800 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF NURSING
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 16
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-2431 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2323 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6605 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/nursing |
| contact person |
Margaret Walker, Ed.D., R.N., |
| e-mail |
boardquestions@nursing.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must have a New Hampshire Registered Nurse license
- Submit written application
- Be a graduate of an accepted program
- Submit evidence of passing a National certifying exam in the applicant's category
- Validate 400 hours active-in-practice within four years prior to application
- Applicants for initial permanent licensure or endorsement must submit a notarized criminal history record release form along with a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or authorized employee of the Department of Safety
Examination
- National Certification Exam in specific area of expertise is required
Continuing Education
- In addition to requirements for Registered Nurse renewal, 30 hours of continuing education specific to the ARNP specialty are required for biennial renewal, which must include at least four hours of coursework in pharmacology
Fees
| Application |
$100.00 |
| FBI Criminal History Record, including fingerprinting (through the NH State Police) |
$42.25 |
| Biennial renewal (per specialty area with proof of continuing education) |
$100.00 |
Biennial renewal completed at the same time as Registered Nurse license renewal
Reciprocity: Not permitted
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 1,376
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 29-1111.00 Registered Nurses
Related Training: Adult Health Nursing; Nurse Anesthetist; Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery; Pediatric Nurse/Nursing; Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Further Information*
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2900
Chicago IL 60601
phone: (312) 525-3600
web: <www.ncsbn.org>
last revision: October 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
