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