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Originally Posted by hvert
The NP licensing form indicates that the degree awarded from the 'advanced' school could be a certificate or BA. The education requirements for the RN license are listed in the RN app and mention offering an explanation in writing if you do not have a two year nursing degree.
http://www.maine.gov/boardofnursing/...pplication.pdf |
It is not a BA to get the RNP.
Registered Nurse Practioners (RNP) in Maine must have at least a
minimum of a two year or four year degree (bachelors degree) nursing degree to get their initial registered nurse (RN) license ,
PLUS AFTER more education a certificate program from a nurse practitioner school or masters program (which is more common, the other is rare, are either 2-3 year programs, and are required most places to get certified) are the advanced certificate programs they are referring to in the state of Maine,
PLUS in addition to a two year residency of experience under a licensed physician or licensed nurse practitioner (the residency requirement varies by state) but in ME is it 2 years.
Interview them to determine their background just like you would any provider. I personally would choose one that had a four year RN degree and a masters to get their nurse practitioners license. Find out what their specialty was in their residency training as well, and if trained under a physician or other RNP.