Business and Professions Code § 2835.5

ARTICLE 8. Nurse Practitioners

Current as of September 28, 2026Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2835.5Official source ↗Ask about this

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 31. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.

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.