al-al-6a6a165dbf4a671e3ae274eb: 610-X-9-.14 — Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

APA-1 TRANSMITTAL SHEET FOR NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION Control: 610 Department or Agency: Alabama Board of Nursing Rule No.: 610-X-9-.14 Rule Title: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner As A Intended Action Amend Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? Yes power and the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare? Yes Is there another, less restrictive method of regulation available No that could adequately protect the public? Does the proposed rule have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the costs of any goods or services involved? No To what degree?: N/A Is the increase in cost more harmful to the public than the harm NA that might result from the absence of the proposed rule? Are all facets of the rule-making process designed solely for the purpose of, and so they have, as their primary effect, the Yes protection of the public? litigation which the agency is a party to concerning the subject No matter of the proposed rule? Does the proposed rule have an economic impact? No If the proposed rule has an economic impact, the proposed rule is required to be accompanied by a fiscal note prepared in accordance with subsection (f) of Section 41-22-23, Code of Alabama 1975. Certification of Authorized Official I certify that the attached proposed rule has been proposed in full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 22, Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, and that it Division of the Legislative Services Agency.ts of the Administrative Procedure Signature of certifying officer Hon L. Ingels Honor L Ingels ’D & F IL E D R E C 6 Date Wednesday, July 29, 2026 JU L 29, 202 AG E N C Y L E G I LA T I E S V C APA-2 ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Board of Nursing RULE NO. & TITLE: 610-X-9-.14 Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner INTENDED ACTION: Amend SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: The Board proposes amending the subject rule to require 2,000 hours of clinical nursing experience prior to approval to practice as a CRNP. TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Written or verbal comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, and may be directed to Honor Ingels, PO Box 303900, Montgomery, AL 36130, honor.ingels@abn.alabama.gov, or (334) 293-5236. FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Monday, October 5, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY: Honor L. Ingels Hon L. Ingels Honor L Ingels (Signature of officer authorized to promulgate and adopt rules or his or her deputy) 610-X-9-.14 Qualifications For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. (1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall have: (a) An active Alabama registered nurse license, or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter 4 of these rules, unless authorized by the Board. (b) Met all requirements for completion of or graduation from an organized program of study and clinical experience beyond the basic educational preparation as a registered nurse that prepares nurse practitioners and is recognized by the Board of Nursing and the appropriate specialty-certifying agency. (c) Effective June 1, 2027, documented evidence of at least 2,000 hours of clinical experience in a clinical setting as either a registered nurse or an advanced practice nurse. (d) At least a master’s or higher degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program recognized by the Board. (d)(e) Current certification as a certified registered nurse practitioner granted by a national certifying agency recognized by the Board of Nursing in the clinical specialty consistent with educational preparation and appropriate to the area of practice (2) The applicant for initial approval as a certified registered nurse practitioner who meets one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirement for a master’s degree in nursing: