It is important to be educated on the credentialing requirements in the location in which you hope to practice.
Students who are graduated from the advance practice MSN and certificate programs at ¹ÏÉñÍø meet the educational eligibility criteria for taking the national board certification examination and obtaining license to practice as an Advanced Registered Practice Nurse (APRN) in Virginia. This communication addresses disclosures to prospective and current students as required by ¹ÏÉñÍø’s membership in the National Council’s State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement and those set forth in 34§C.F.R. 668.43. The Registrar’s Office at ¹ÏÉñÍø will first verify and confirm all degree requirements have been satisfied. Then, ¹ÏÉñÍø Ellmer School of Nursing will provide a validation of education where required for candidates to qualify to take the national board certification examination.
Outside Virginia
If you have an interest in pursuing APRN licensure outside the state of Virginia, we advise you to determine whether this program meets the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to license in that location. Review the updated list of the Â
Foreign Licensure
This disclosure does not address program eligibility in countries outside the United States. We are unable to determine whether ¹ÏÉñÍø advance practice MSN and certificate programs meet the educational requirements for graduates to be eligible to apply for licensure or certification outside the United States.