Apply for APRN authorization

You graduated from a program preparing you for practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). You have successfully completed the certification process in one or more clinical categories. Now you can apply for board authorization to practice.

Board of Registration in Nursing

The Details

What you need

You must provide proof of:

Once authorization to practice in the advanced roll is granted, the APRN is eligible to apply for APRN prescriptive authority.

Fees

Name Fee Unit
APRN authorization fee $150 per application

How to apply

To apply for Board authorization: 

More info

  • Once we receive all of the required documents, we will examine them to make sure you supplied all necessary information.
  • We may require you to request additional written documentation from your educational program if your transcript does not reflect the Board’s educational requirements. We will contact you if this is the case.
  • Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 13A and G.L. c. 62C, s. 47A, the Bureau of Health Professions Licensure is required to obtain your SSN and forward it to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue will use your SSN to ascertain whether or not you are in compliance with Massachusetts tax laws (G.L. c. 62C, s. 47A) and child support laws (G.L. c. 119A, s.16).
  • Nursing Requirements and Application APRN Exam and Reciprocity (PDF) | (DOCX)

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Contact

Address
250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
Fax
Board of Registration in Nursing 617-973-0984
Board of Registration in Nursing - SARP 617-887-8786

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