Business and Professions Code section 2835.5

On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:

(a)

Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.

(b)

Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.

(c)

Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.

Source: Section 2835.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=2835.5. (updated Jan. 1, 2016; accessed Sep. 7, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_2835.5

Original Source: Section 2835.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=2835.5. (last accessed May 12, 2025).