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..