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Figure 1: State licensure requirements for nurse practitionersStateNPs in statework forceRNlicensurerequiredfor NPs?Graduationfrom a NPprogramrequired?If yes, does theprogram haveto beaccredited?Accrediting bodyAre NPs required to havea master's degree?Are NPs requiredto be specialtycertified?If yes, what certifyingbodies are accepted bythe state?Is recertificationrequired? (May say"currentcertification")State requirementsfor NP continuingeducation (c.e.)Utah 1,169* Yes. (UT Yes. (U.A.C. RCode Ann. § 156-31b-601)58-31b-302)Yes. (U.A.C. R156-31b-601)Professional accreditingbody approved by theCouncil for HigherEducation Accreditationof the American Councilon Education, or one ofthe following nationalaccrediting bodies: theAccrediting Bureau ofHealth EducationSchools, Commission ofCareer Schools andColleges of Technology,or the AccreditingCommission of theDistance Education andTraining Council.(U.A.C. R 156-31b-601)Yes. Applicants for licensureas an advanced practiceregistered nurse shall haveearned a graduate degree.(UT Code Ann. § 58-31b-302)Yes. (UT CodeAnn. § 58-31b-302)Must be certified by aprogram approved by thedivision in collaborationwith the board. (UT CodeAnn. § 58-31b-302)Yes. (UT Code Ann. §58-31b-305)State requires NPrecertification whichincludes c.e.requirements.Vermont 342 Yes. (VTStat. Ann. §1572)Yes. (Board ofNursingAdministrativeRules, Chapter4, Subch.8(II)(A)(1))Yes. (Board of The board of nursing or aNursing state or nationalAdministrative accrediting agency.Rules, Chapter 4, (Board of NursingSubch. Administrative Rules,8(II)(A)(1)) Chapter 4, Subch.8(II)(A)(1))No.Yes. (Board of A national certifyingNursing organization which isAdministrative recognized by the VermontRules, Chapter 4, Board of Nursing. (BoardSubch. 8(II)(A)(2)) of Nursing AdministrativeRules, Chapter 4, Subch.8(II)(A)(2))Silent.NP requirements notspecified.