Hello, I'm currently working as a NP in New York state and planning to work in California. My California RN license is 'inactive' status and I'm in the process of finger print to activate license.
I completed Advanced pharmacology course May/2012, graduated FNP program in May/2013, and have been working as an NP since July/2016. Technically, I completed Advanced pharmacology over 6 years ago and have about 2 years of NP work experience.
1. In my case, what would be the next step in order to obtain CA NP furnishing number?
2. Am I NOT eligible to work as NP in California until I have 5 years of NP experience? or Do I have to re-take Advanced Phamacology class again?
3. If I have to re-take Pharmacology, can this be online continuing education course (I found this online CE course: 45-Hour Advanced Pharmacology) or Does it have to be provided by NP program?
I am very confused that I found 2 different regulation document by CA BRN saying following:
("ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FOR FURNISHING: A forty- five hour (45) continuing education (CE) course. The course must include a written test of knowledge to demonstrate comprehension of the course objectives.")
( In page 17: "The advanced pharmacology course must be completed at any nationally accredited master's or post-master's level academic Nurse Practitioner program. Continuing Education course(s) are not acceptable to meet the Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number advanced pharmacology course requirement.")
The above online course I found cost $500 and I'm hesitant to signing up unless I get clear answer from BRN. The online CE provider cleary stated that they are approved by CA BRN for furnishing requirement. Then why CA BRN stated that they won't accept onlice CE course (in NP application form). Anyone can guide me? I'm still waiting CA BRN's response.
Hello, looking for any updates that could shed light my way. I took adv pharm in 2018 so it's been 6 years for me. Not sure if I should apply for initial furnishing if I take the Barkley course? Does anyone have any updates? I'm feeling so discouraged. I took my AANP cert June 1,2024. Passed but now with this is holding me back. Please help.
Monica Pacheco, BSN, DNP, NP
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Hello, looking for any updates that could shed light my way. I took adv pharm in 2018 so it's been 6 years for me. Not sure if I should apply for initial furnishing if I take the Barkley course? Does anyone have any updates? I'm feeling so discouraged. I took my AANP cert June 1,2024. Passed but now with this is holding me back. Please help.