On July 31, the state Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) – the state’s occupational credentialing agency – announced that they intend to start issuing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) credentials in September. Each such credential will indicate a recognized role for which the nurse has been certified. The roles are: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

For more information, DSPS has posted an APRN frequently asked questions document on its website.