{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"2835.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2835.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Nursing [2700. - 2838.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Nurse Practitioners [2834. - 2837.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-6/article-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 31.   (SB 800)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements:</p><p>(a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter.</p><p>(b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.</p><p>(c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.</p>","text":"On and after January 1, 2008, an applicant for initial qualification or certification as a nurse practitioner under this article who has not been qualified or certified as a nurse practitioner in California or any other state shall meet the following requirements: (a) Hold a valid and active registered nursing license issued under this chapter. (b) Possess a master’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing. (c) Satisfactorily complete a nurse practitioner program approved by the board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/nurse-practitioners-2835-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}