441.09 Advanced practice registered nurses; civil liability exemption.

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(1)License.

(a)An applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements may apply to the board for initial licensure by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse:

1. The applicant satisfies one of the following criteria:

a. The applicant holds a valid license to practice as a registered nurse issued under s. 441.06

(1),

(1c), or

(1m).

b. The applicant applies concurrently for a license under s. 441.06

(1),

(1c), or

(1m)with the application for a license under this paragraph.

c. The applicant is a registered nurse who holds a multistate license, as defined in s. 441.51

(h), issued by a jurisdiction, other than this state, that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.

2. The applicant provides evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she satisfies one of the following criteria:

a. The applicant has completed a graduate-level or postgraduate-level education program that is approved by the board and that prepares the applicant for the practice of advanced practice registered nursing in one of the 4 recognized roles, and the applicant holds a current certification by a national certifying body approved by the board.

b. On January 1, 2026, the applicant was licensed as a registered nurse in this state and was practicing in a recognized role, and the applicant satisfies additional criteria established by the board by rule under sub.

(a)3. relating to practice, education, or certification.

3. The applicant pays the fee specified under s. 440.05

(1).

4. The applicant provides to the board evidence of any malpractice liability insurance coverage required under sub.

(5).

5. If the applicant is applying to receive a certified nurse-midwife specialty designation under par.

(b)1. , the applicant does all of the following:

a. Provides evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board or its successor.

b. Files with the board any plan required under sub.

(f).

6. The applicant does not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.335 .

7. The applicant meets any other criteria established by the board by rule under sub.

(a)3. relating to the education, training, or experience required for each recognized role.

a. Subject to subd. 3. and s. 441.07

(1g), the board shall grant an advanced practice registered nurse license to an applicant the board determines meets the requirements under par.

(a). The board shall also grant a person who is granted a license under this subd. 1. a. one or more specialty designations corresponding to the recognized roles for which the board determines that the person qualifies based on the person’s qualifications under par.

(a).

b. The board shall grant an advanced practice registered nurse license to each individual who, on August 31, 2026, was certified to issue prescription orders under s. 441.16 , 2023 stats. The board shall also grant a person who is granted a license under this subd. 1. b. one or more specialty designations corresponding to the recognized roles for which the board determines that the person qualifies based on the person’s qualifications.

c. The board shall grant an advanced practice registered nurse license to each individual who, on August 31, 2026, was licensed as a nurse-midwife under s. 441.15 , 2023 stats. The board shall also grant a person who is granted a license under this subd. 1. c. a nurse-midwife specialty designation.