Advanced Practice Registered Nursing: Nurse Practitioners

Attention Applicants

Pursuant to sections 8-302(a) and 8-303 of the Health Occupations Article, Maryland Annotated Code, to qualify for a license in Maryland, an applicant must be fingerprinted for a criminal history records check (CHRC). A CHRC includes both a State and national criminal history records check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, or “Central Repository". The applicant's fingerprints will be maintained by the Central Repository; and all new and additional criminal information will be reported to the Board.

CHRC for APRNs

In accordance with 8-302.1(a)(2) an application for each initial certification specialty is treated as a new application and therefore the applicant is required to be fingerprinted for a CHRC with each new certification specialty if one has not been completed for the Maryland Board of Nursing within the last 12 months.

How To Apply for a Criminal History Records Check

IF YOU ARE WITHIN MARYLAND:

Complete this form and take it with you to the fingerprinting site: Livescan Pre-Registration Application
For a list of electronic fingerprinting locations visit the following website: https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml
After having your fingerprints taken, be sure to get a receipt and ask for a tracking number.

IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE MARYLAND:

You have the option of using a Maryland Location or any location in your area to have your fingerprints taken.
You must request a fingerprint card by either:

Writing to CJIS-Central Repository at P.O Box 32708, Pikesville, Maryland 21282-2708 to request a blank fingerprint card; OR
Calling the CJIS Central Repository in Baltimore City at 410-764-4501 or toll-free number 1-888- 795-0011 to request a blank fingerprint card.

If you obtain a blank fingerprint card from CJIS, you must have the Maryland Board of Nursing's Agency Authorization and ORI Numbers available as follows.

Agency Authorization #: 9300000850
ORI#: MD920480Z
Reason: RN/LPN Initial
Position Applied For: MD Ann. Code Health Occ. §§8-303, 8-304

Complete the fingerprinting card and take it with you to the fingerprinting site.
After having your fingerprints taken, be sure to get a receipt. Make a copy of the fingerprint card and attach the copy to your application. Do Not send the original card.
Mail the fingerprint card and the associated fee to CJIS-Central Repository, P.O Box 32708, Pikesville, Maryland 21282-2708

Please include a check or cashier's check made out to “CJIS Central Repository" for the appropriate fee. For the current fee schedule visit https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/fingerprint.shtml

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR NURSE PRACTITIONERS!

Nurse Practitioner Programs Approved by the Board

The Maryland Board of Nursing must review and approve all Nurse Practitioner Programs before certifying applicants as Advanced Practice Nurses (COMAR 10.27.7.03B(3)(a))

If your Nurse Practitioner program is not listed as "Board Approved" (click here for list), print and submit the "Nurse Practitioner Program Approval Form" to your school. DO NOT complete this form yourself.

Initial Nurse Practitioner Application

COMAR 10.27.07.00 - Practice of the Nurse Practitioner

10.27.07.01 -- Definitions
10.27.07.02 -- Certification
10.27.07.03 -- Nurse Practitioner Scope and Standards of Practice
10.27.07.04 -- Renewal of Certification
10.27.07.05 -- Practice Before Maryland Certification
10.27.07.06 -- Education
10.27.07.07 -- Preparing and Dispensing
10.27.07.08 -- Endorsement Applicants
10.27.07.9999 -- Administrative History

These regulations and all other COMAR regulations can be found at the Division of State Documents - COMAR

E-Mail The Board With Questions about Advanced Practice Applications,

Certification, and Renewal

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