Credential

APRN

Est. Fees

$490

CE Hours

15 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched II-V w/ collab agreement

Reduced Practice Authority

Collaborative agreement required for prescribing.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in Arkansas or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: arsbn.org

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 application

Apply online to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Fee: $490. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

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

Establish collaborative practice agreement

Required for prescribing in Arkansas. Agreement with collaborating physician on file with the board.

Apply for DEA registration

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