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12-509-1039

Name

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Status

Published

Version

1.4

Updated

3/27/2024 7:42:55 PM

Original Release

03/04/2008

Last Major Release

NQS Position

Resource Category

Medical and Public Health

Primary Core Capability

Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services

Secondary Core Capability

Public and Private Services and Resources

Resource Kind

Not Specified

Overall Function

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The primary purpose of an advanced practice registered nurse is to function as a health care professional licensed to diagnose and treat a range of health problems, working either independently or in collaboration with a physician or other licensed independent practitioner. APRNs specialize and most become certified in such areas as anesthesia, emergency care, pediatrics, geriatrics, family, obstetrics, psychiatry and acute care.

Type 1

The primary purpose of an advanced practice registered nurse is to function as a health care professional licensed to diagnose and treat a range of health problems, working either independently or in collaboration with a physician or other licensed independent practitioner. APRNs specialize and most become certified in such areas as anesthesia, emergency care, pediatrics, geriatrics, family, obstetrics, psychiatry and acute care.

Education

Some APRNs have been grandfathered into the profession. Even if not master's degree prepared or certified by national certifying organization, they still retain the authority to practice as an APRN. Under these circumstances, an exception may be considered to the criteria.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Graduate of an accredited nursing program with graduate (masters or above) level advanced education and clinical training as an advanced practice registered nurse or nurse practitioner

Training

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Completion of the following courses/ curricula: 1. ICS-100: Introduction to ICS 2. ICS-200: Basic ICS 3. FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction 4. OSHA 1910.120 HazMat Awareness Training or military equivalent basic instruction on responding to and operating in a CBRNE MCI

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

1. Primary source verification of employment with an established health care related providing entity such as a hospital, health system, agency, service, or private practice 2. Primary source verification of clinical privileges with an established health care related providing entity such as a hospital, health system, agency, or service Recommended: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice setting commensurate with the mission assignment

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Variance between licensure requires confirmation of level or practice capability. Some states require both RN and APRN licensure while others require only RN licensure with additional credentials.

Type 1

Certification: Current DEA registration if granted prescriptive privileges by the state of primary registration Licensing: Active status of legal authority to function as an advanced practice nurse, nurse practitioner, CRNA, or midwife without restrictions granted by a state, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory Recommended Certification: Certification or registration in specialties commensurate with the mission assignment

Composition and Ordering Specifications
None

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Notes

References
None

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
1.4	3/27/2024 7:42:55 PM	PDF
1.3	9/28/2018 5:09:50 PM	PDF
1.2	11/7/2017 5:03:32 PM	PDF
1.1	4/8/2014 6:53:30 PM	Unavailable
1.0	1/22/2014 1:14:35 PM	Unavailable