Credential

APRN-CNP

Est. Fees

$540

CE Hours

24 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched III-V; II limited

Restricted Practice Authority

Supervision agreement required. Very limited Schedule II prescribing.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in Oklahoma or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: nursing.ok.gov

Complete an accredited MSN or DNP

CCNE or ACEN accredited with your NP specialty focus and at least 500 supervised clinical hours.

Pass your national certification exam

AANP or ANCC in your specialty. For PMHNP: ANCC PMHNP-BC only.

Submit your APRN-CNP application

Apply online to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Fee: $540. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

Fingerprinting through an approved vendor. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing.

Establish physician supervision agreement

Required before prescribing in Oklahoma. Must be on file with the board.

Apply for DEA registration

Apply at dea.gov after state licensure. $888 every 3 years. Register with OK PDMP within 30 days.