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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-1206. Qualifications, certification.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall:

(1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;

(2) Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs;  and

(3) Successfully complete the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse-Anesthetists (“NBCRNA”) and hold current NBCRNA certification.

(b) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse-midwife shall:

(1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;

(2) Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education;  and

(3) Successfully complete the certification examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (“AMBC”) and hold current AMBC certification as a certified nurse-midwife.

(c) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse practitioner shall:

(1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;

(2) Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing;  and

(3) Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold a current certification in the relevant population focus.

(d) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a clinical nurse specialist shall:

(1) Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;

(2) Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing;  and

(3) Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold current certification in the relevant population focus.

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