Credential

APRN

Est. Fees

$715

CE Hours

50 hrs/cycle

Controlled Subs

Sched II-V independent

Full Practice Authority

High CE (50 hrs). Full independent practice and prescribing.

Verify your active RN license

Hold a current RN license in Connecticut or a valid compact multistate RN license. Board: portal.ct.gov/DPH

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. Connecticut Board verifies this directly.

Submit your APRN application

Apply online to the Connecticut Board of Nursing. Fee: $715. Transcripts and certification sent directly to the board.

Complete background check

Most states require fingerprinting. Allow 2–4 weeks for processing.

Apply for DEA registration

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