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If you are in a program that you believe leads to licensure but you do not see it listed, please fill out the  Potential Professional Licensure/Certification Program Reporting Form by clicking on button below:

 


STUDENT ROLE IN PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Students should read all the information regarding the program in which they are interested/are about to enroll to determine if the program leads to licensure in the location that the student is located at the time the student enrolls (i.e., during the first initial semester at the time at which they pay for courses) to verify that the program leads to licensure.  If you have questions regarding licensure, contact the program coordinator listed on the program page and contact the state licensing board, using the licensing information contained on the program licensure page.  Keep in mind licensure approval depends on the rules and regulations in effect at the time of your licensure application.  Said rules and regulations are overseen by the professional licensing board who oversees the profession. 

 
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE

LICENSING DISCLOSURE INFORMATION

For all programs marketed or designed as leading to licensure or certification, the following federal regulations must be complied with by institutions of higher education:

For Online Programs

34 CFR 668.14(b)(32)

All programs that lead to licensure/certification must meet the educational requirements in each state and protectorate in which any of their students are located at the time of initial enrollment or in the state in which a student attests they intend to seek employment.  Students cannot be enrolled into programs if the educational requirements are not met unless they are moving to a state in which the requirements are met and execute an attestation confirming their future relocation. 

For Face-to-Face Programs

Regulation- 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v)

All programs that lead to licensure/certification must disclose whether the program meets, does not meet or if a determination cannot be made as to whether the program meets the educational requirements in each state and protectorate. 

Since the program is a face-to-face program, students can be admitted even if the state in which they previously resided is a state in which the program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure/certification. 

DETERMINATIONS


Determinations made by our subject matter experts (program coordinators) are made based on state licensing board rules and regulations and/or reciprocity agreements.

For information on teaching reciprocity, please see the NASDTEC website-

SCOPE OF PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

The information provided regarding Â鶹´«Ã½ programs represents an assessment of whether the educational program, if successfully completed, meets a state or protectorate’s educational requirements for licensure/certification. 
Â鶹´«Ã½'s analysis is limited to a determination as to whether their programs meet the educational requirements for licensure. 
Additional requirements may be required to obtain a license or state certification. For a list of potential additional requirements, see the Professional Licensure webpage- /professional-licensure-certification-disclosures/index.php 

ROLE OF LICENSING/CERTIFICATION BOARD

Keep in mind that final eligibility determinations as to whether a program meets the educational requirements for licensure are made by the state/protectorate licensing/certification boards.  

TIMEFRAME OF DISCLOSURES


The disclosure data is current as of July 1 of each year (starting with 2024) unless the institution is apprised of a change which requires an update prior to the July 1st annual update. Federal Law requires that if an institution discovers that a program no longer leads to licensure or certification, the institution must notify the students (both enrolled and prospective) of the change directly (individual disclosure) as well as updating the webpage.

APPROPRIATE USE OF DISCLOSURE DATA


Review the information about the licensure program and then consider discussing the information with the program coordinator as well as the state licensing board. 

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY


Licensing boards require more than successful degree completion to obtain a license or certification and laws relating to licensure/certification may change at any time, which may affect the educational requirements for licensure/certification. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to educational requirements, the licensing boards for each of the states and the  protectorates (American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of Palau, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Virgin Islands) may require applicants to meet other requirements including, but not limited to,  age, citizenship, examinations, clinical hours, criminal background checks, professional experience (which may require years of experience), residency, and specialized courses (not offered as part of any institutional curriculum) (i.e., History of the State, Ethics), etc.

MISSISSIPPI LICENSURE


All programs of The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Mississippi Department of Education and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in Mississippi. 

RECOMMENDATION


If you are considering a program at Â鶹´«Ã½ that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live in the State of Mississippi, it is our recommendation that you contact the appropriate state licensing agency in their state or the state where you intend to work

This will allow you to obtain the most up-to-date information about state licensure requirements before beginning any of our licensure/certification programs.

DISCLOSURE UPDATES


Due to the frequency at which requirements change, data on this page is only accurate as of the date listed below. The information contained on this page was last updated on 7/1/2024.
Â鶹´«Ã½ makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure/certification are updated:annually   

AND

when changes are discovered If Â鶹´«Ã½ discovers that a program no longer meets the licensure/certification requirements of any state or protectorate, this page will be updated. 
See the original Professional Licensure Disclosure in the catalog-


Nursing (BSN to DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) DNP

he University of Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Professional Nursing Practice has determined that completion of the Nursing (BSN to DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP) and the Nursing (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Graduate Certificate both prepare a student to take the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner exam administered by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) required to apply for state certification.  Individuals applying for licensure will also be required by ANCC to complete faculty-supervised clinical hours.  It is each individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification exams for the state in which he or she intends to practice as requirements vary widely.

National Website-

Program Website-   /graduate-programs/nursing-psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner.php

Program Coordinator Name-  Lisa Morgan Lisa.D.MorganFREEMississippi

 

 

DISCLOSURES

State/Protectorate Determination Determination Based on Reciprocity/State or Protectorate Requirements Board Contact Info
Alabama Yes State requirements

Alabama Board  of Nursing

PO Box 303900
Montgomery, AL 36130-3900

334.293.5200

https://www.abn.alabama.gov/contact-us/contact-us/ 

https://www.abn.alabama.gov/

Alaska Yes State requirements

Alaska Board of Nursing

550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1500 
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3567

907.269.8161

 

 

Arizona Yes State requirements

Arizona Board of Nursing

1740 West Adams, Suite 2000 Phoenix, AZ 85007

602.771.7800

 

 

Arkansas Yes State requirements

Arkansas Board of Nursing

University Tower Building, 1123 S. University, Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204-1619

501.686.2700

ASBN.info@Arkansas.gov  

 

California Yes State requirements

California Board of Nursing

1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 150
Sacramento, CA 95834

 

916.322.3350

 

 

Colorado Yes State requirements

Colorado Board of Nursing

Division of Professions and Occupations, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202

303.894.2430

https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing 

dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us  

Connecticut Yes State requirements

Connecticut Board of Nursing

Dept. of Public Health 410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 13PHO P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308

 

860.509.7624

 

dph.nursingteam@ct.gov  

Delaware Yes State requirements

Delaware Board of Nursing

861 Silver Lake Blvd., Cannon Building, Suite 203 Dover, DE 19904

 

302.744.4500

 

customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov  

District of Columbia (D.C.) Yes State requirements

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

877.672.2174

 

doh@dc.gov  

Florida Yes State requirements

Florida Board of Nursing

4042 Bald Cypress Way, Room 120
Tallahassee, FL 32399

850.245.4125

 

 

Georgia Yes State requirements

Georgia Board of Nursing

237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217-3858

844.753.7825

 

 

Hawaii Yes State requirements

Hawaii Board of Nursing

King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, 3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813

808.586.3000

 

pvl@dcca.hawaii.gov  

Idaho Yes State requirements

Idaho Board of Nursing

11351 W Chinden, Building 6,
Boise, ID 83714

208.577.2476

 

HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov  

Illinois Yes State requirements

Illinois Board of Nursing

IDFPR/Nursing Unit
320 W. Washington St., 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786

800.560.6420

 

 

Indiana Yes State requirements

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Professional Licensing Agency
402 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

317.234.2043

 

pla2@pla.in.gov  

Iowa Yes State requirements

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50321

515.281.3255

Kansas Yes State requirements

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Landon State Office Building
900 S.W. Jackson, Suite 1051
Topeka, KS 66612

785.296.4929

Kentucky Yes State requirements

Kentucky Board of Nursing

312 Whittington Parkway
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222

502.429.3300

Louisiana Yes State requirements

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

225.755.7500

Credentialing@Lsbn.state.la.us 

Maine Yes State requirements

Maine Board of Nursing

161 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04333

207.287.1133

 

MPHP@mainemed.com   

Maryland Yes State requirements

Maryland Board of Nursing

4140 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

410.585.1900

MDBON.NETS@maryland.gov

Massachusetts Yes State requirements

Massachusetts Registration Board of Nursing

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
250 Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619

617.973.0900

nursing.admin@state.ma.us 

Michigan Yes State requirements

Michigan Board of Nursing

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
611 W. Ottawa
Lansing, MI 48933

517.241.0199

BPLhelp@michigan.gov 

 

Minnesota Yes State requirements

Minnesota Board of Nursing

1210 Northland Drive, Suite 120
Mendota Heights, MN 55120

612.317.3000

nursing.board@state.mn.us  

 

Mississippi Yes State requirements

Mississippi Board of Nursing

713 Pear Orchard Road
3rd Floor
Ridgeland, MS 39157

601.957.6300

 

Missouri Yes State requirements

Missouri State Board of Nursing

3605 Missouri Blvd.,
P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656

573.751.0681

nursing@pr.mo.gov  

 

Montana Yes State requirements  
Nebraska Yes State requirements  
Nevada Yes State requirements  
New Hampshire Yes State requirements  
New Jersey Yes State requirements  
New Mexico Yes State requirements  
New York Yes State requirements  
North Carolina Yes State requirements  
North Dakota Yes State requirements

North Dakota Board of Nursing
919 S 7th Street, Suite 504
Bismarck, ND 58504

(701) 751-3000

contactus@ndbon.org

https://www.ndbon.org/contact%20us/info.asp 

Ohio Yes State requirements

Ohio Board of Nursing

8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068  

614-466-3947 

Education@Nursing.Ohio.Gov 

https://nursing.ohio.gov/about-us/contact-us 

Oklahoma Yes State requirements

Oklahoma Board of Nursing P.O. BOX 52926. Oklahoma City, OK 73152

405.962.1800

obnwebmaster@nursing.state.ok.us

https://oklahoma.gov/nursing.html 

Oregon Yes State requirements

Oregon Board of Nursing

17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd., Portland 97224-7012​

971-673-0685.

oregon.bn.info@osbn.oregon

https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/pages/index.aspx 

Pennsylvania Yes State requirements

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649

717.783.7142

ST-NURSE@pa.gov 

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/nursing.html 

Rhode Island Yes State requirements

Rhode Island Board of Nursing Three Capitol Hill Roon 103, Providence, Rhode Island 02908,

(401) 222-5700

doh.elicense@health.ri.gov

https://health.ri.gov/licenses/ 

South Carolina Yes State requirements South Carolina Board of Nursing
Synergy Business Park Kingstree Building 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 202. Columbia, SC 29210
 
803.896.4550
 
nurseboard@llr.sc.gov
https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/ 
South Dakota Yes State requirements South Dakota Board of Nursing
4305 S. Louise Ave. Suite 201. Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115
 
605-362-2760
 
sdbon@state.sd.us
https://www.sdbon.org 
Tennessee Yes State requirements

Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive, 2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243

615-532-5166 

Nursing.Health@tn.gov

 

Texas Yes State requirements

Texas Board of Nursing
801 Congress Ave. Suite 10-200, Austin, TX 78701
 

(512) 305-7400

webmaster@bon.texas.gov

https://www.bon.texas.gov/ 

Utah Yes State requirements

Division of Professional Licensing State of Utah Department of Commerce P.O. Box 146741. Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741

(801) 530-6628

b7@utah.gov

https://dopl.utah.gov/nursing/ 

Vermont Yes State requirements

Office of Professional Regulation Board of Nursing89 Main Street, Floor 3 Montpelier, VT 05620-3402

802.828.2396

https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/  

https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/

Virginia Yes State requirements

Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico,Virginia 23233,

(804) 367-4515

nursebd@dhp.virginia.gov 

https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/ 

Washington Yes State requirements

Washington Board of Nursing

Board of Nursing
111 Israel Road SE
PO Box 47864
Olympia, WA 98504

360-236-4703

nursing@doh.wa.gov

https://nursing.wa.gov/ 

West Virginia Yes State requirements

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses 
5001 MacCorkle Ave. SW,
South Charleston, WV 25309​ 
Phone: (304) 744-0900

rnboard@wv.gov

https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx 

Wisconsin Yes State requirements

Wisconsin Board of Nursing
DSPS
PO Box 8366
Madison, WI 53708-8366

(608) 266-2112

dsps@wi.gov

https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/BoardsCouncils/Nursing/Default.aspx 

Wyoming Yes State requirements

Wyoming State Board of Nursing, 130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002)

(307) 777-7601

wsbn-info-licensing@wyo.gov

https://wybn.boardsofnursing.org/wybn/Portal/TermsandConditions#:~:text=Please%20contact%20us%20by%20mail,gov)%20to%20make%20your%20request.

American Samoa Cannot determine Protectorate requirements

American Samoa Health Services
Regulatory Board
Department of Health
Pago Pago, AS 96799

684.633.1222

Federated States of Micronesia Cannot determine Protectorate requirements Department of Health and Social Affairs
PS70, Palikin, Pohnpei State, FM 96941
691-320-2640 
Guam Cannot determine Protectorate requirements Guam Board of Nurse Examiners
Herman Cortez Ave
Hagatna, Guam 96910
671-735-7409
dphss.guam.gov/guam-board-of-nurse-examiners-2/
Northern Mariana Islands Cannot determine Protectorate requirements

Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 501458
Saipan, MP 96950
670-233-2263 

Puerto Rico Cannot determine Protectorate requirements

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Board of Nurse Examiners
800 Roberto H. Todd Avenue, Room 202
Santurce, PR 00908
787-999-8989 

Republic of Palau Cannot determine Protectorate requirements

Palau Ministry of Health
One Hospital Road
P.O. Box 6027
Koror, RP 96940
680-488-2552

Virgin Islands Cannot determine Protectorate requirements

Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure
P.O. Box 304247
Veterans Drive Station
St. Thomas, VI 00803
340-774-7477 

 

 

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