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If the applicant for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse completed a postbasic program of study after January 1, 2005, the applicant
shall hold a master’s degree or doctorate, or postmaster’s certificate awarding academic credit by a college or university related to the advanced practice registered nurse designation.”

“If the applicant for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse completed a postbasic program of study before January 1, 2005, the program
shall be evaluated by the board on an individual basis to determine if the program sufficiently prepares a student for advanced practice registered nursing by complying with the requirements of this section.” [Kentucky Board of Nursing Administrative Regulations, 201 KAR 20:056, sec. 2(2)(a) and (b)]

Out-of-State Applicants: No explicit reference; the above provisions, however, appears to implicitly apply to out-of-state applicants who meet the stated requirements.

“(2) Upon request, an applicant who … has not yet taken the national certification exam, may be issued a provisional license that shall expire no later than six (6) months from the date of issuance.

(3) An individual who holds a provisional license shall have the right to use the title “advanced practice registered nurse applicant” and the abbreviation “APRNA.” An APRNA may function as an APRN, except for prescribing medications and shall only practice under a mentorship with an advanced practice registered nurse or a physician.

(4) (a) An APRNA shall take and pass the national certification exam recognized by the board to certify registered nurses for advanced practice registered nursing within the six (6) month term of the provisional license to become a fully licensed APRN.

(b) If the APRNA fails to take and pass the national certification exam on the first attempt, the APRNA shall be given one (1) more opportunity to take and pass the exam.

(c) If the APRNA does not pass the national certification exam on the second attempt, the provisional license shall immediately be terminated.” [Kentucky Revised Statutes, sec. 314.042]

 

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

• Who is required to complete these requirements?
  CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
• Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
  Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
• When do I need to complete these requirements?
  Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
• The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
  Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
• How do I report the completion of this requirement?
  CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

 

 

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

“An applicant for licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse shall file with the board a written application for licensure ….” [Kentucky Nursing Practice Act, sec. KRS 314.042(1)]