JHU_BlueJay

I have looked on the state DOH/BON website, scoured through every state code, and even called the BON and haven't been able to find an answer. It is really simple, I just want to know what the minimum age adult nurse practitioners in Washington State are allowed to treat? For example, in Maryland the minimum age is 16. My frustration is beyond boiling over at this point, hopefully someone here knows. Thank you in advance for your help

Reggaemuffin, I am currently looking at applying to the post-masters program at University of Maryland. I was just curious what your experience has been like? Would you recommend the program? What have your clinical's been like? I would have sent this in a private message but I don't have 15 posts yet. Thank You

Juan, Thank you for the information, I really do appreciate it. This is along the lines of what I was already thinking but felt like I couldn't get confirmation from anyone (or anything). I'm probably going to pick up my acute care certificate anyway. It's only two more semesters for me part time.

I was just curious which states require an ACNP to work in the hospital and which ones don't? For example, does Pennsylvania and Colorado require an ACNP? I have looked at the states BONs websites but have been unable to find anything of real substance (and when I do I'm not sure what the law even says). I'm going to be graduating with my ANP in December and have considered picking up my acute care certificate as well. My experience as an RN is in the ER and CICU. Any information would be appreciated