al-al-6a6a1a2338afda954416934b: 610-X-9-.15 — Application 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-.15 Rule Title: Registered Nurse Practitionerractice As A Certified 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 E D Honor L Ingels E C ’ D & F IL R , 2026 Date Wednesday, July 29, 2026 JU L 29 S V C A G E N C Y L EG IS LA T I E APA-2 ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Board of Nursing RULE NO. & TITLE: 610-X-9-.15 Application 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-.15 Application For Approval To Practice As A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. (1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner shall submit to the Board: (a) The required fee(s) and a completed application including the standard protocol to be followed by the certified registered nurse practitioner and each collaborating physician, unless application is made for an exemption from a collaborative practice agreement as provided for in Rule 610- X-5-.07. (b) An official transcript of education for advanced practice nursing as a nurse practitioner that indicates the date of completion of the program and the date degree or certificate was conferred if the dates are not the same. (c) Official evidence of current certification as a nurse practitioner by the respective specialty-certifying agency appropriate to the applicant’s educational preparation, proposed clinical area of practice, and proposed collaborating physician’s area of practice. (d) 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. (2) The Board of Nursing may decline to consider an applicant who is under investigation for a potential violation of Code of Ala. 1975, Section 34-21-25 and Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code Chapter 610-X-8. Author: Alabama Board of Nursing Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-21-84. History: New Rule: Published November 26, 2025; effective January 10, 2026. Amended: Published May 29, 2026; effective July 13, 2026. Amended: Published ______; effective ______. 9-.15-1