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Can anyone guide me to where I can find specific state rules for certification of NPs?

I graduated from a primary care program, but I am interviewing for an acute care position and I wanted to be sure that my state allows primary care certified NPs to work in an acute care setting.

Thanks :)

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

You need to check with your state BON, b-girl.

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You need to check with your state BON, b-girl.

I've looked all over their website and can't find anything. When I call to speak with a representative (twice) they always reply that they don't know.

I had read an article a while ago (I can't remember where) that broke it down. I was curious if anyone had a link to a similar article that discusses how the whole role of NPs in primary and acute care is changing and state-to-state specifics :)

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

i think this is thread you are needing:

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contains this link:

https://www.pncb.org/ptistore/control/exams/ac/faq

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i think this is thread you are needing:

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contains this link:

https://www.pncb.org/ptistore/control/exams/ac/faq

unfortunately that isn't the article i was thinking about. i've been searching the pncb site as well.

oh well..

thanks for trying.. i really appreciate it :)

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Good luck.

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Unfortunately that isn't the article I was thinking about. I've been searching the PNCB site as well.

Oh well..

Thanks for trying.. I really appreciate it :)

Is this the article you are looking for (Medscape registration required):

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/506277

There Texas BON also has information here:

http://www.bon.state.tx.us/practice/apn-scopeofpractice.html

Not sure what state you are in.

Finally here are the competencies for FNP and ACNP from NONPF:

http://www.nonpf.org/ACNPcompsfinal20041.pdf

http://www.nonpf.org/finalaug2002.pdf

David Carpenter, PA-C

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Thank you, David, for the assist. I didn't have time to research the links. Appreciate you.

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