Licensure Disclosures
The Boston College Connell School of Nursing (CSON) offers academic programs leading to advanced degrees for which professional practice requires license or certification by state, local, and/or professional boards. Since the requirements of state boards and licensing agencies vary from state to state, it is important that students, including prospective students, should review the latest state licensure requirements for licensure as a nurse prior to applying to or enrolling in any of the CSON’s programs. Completion of a CSON program does not guarantee eligibility for state licensure or receipt of a license.
An indication is provided below regarding whether CSON's program meets a state’s licensure requirements, does not meet a state’s licensure requirements, or if CSON has not yet made a determination whether such program meets a state’s licensure requirements.
For states in which CSON has not yet made a determination whether such program meets a state’s licensure requirements, please contact the state agencies listed in the table below.
Please be advised, students should consult the chart below and the applicable licensing authority in the state in which you expect to work in order to confirm that CSON accreditation and curriculum meet the state’s eligibility requirements for the specific licensure or certification sought and that successful completion of our degree program will further your career goals.
Licensure Disclosures by State
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN in Alabama, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Uable to reach determination
Uable to reach determination
NP licensure requirements: RN in Alaska, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN in Arizona or multistate license, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Arkansas or compact state, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, a minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours in direct clinical practice during the program, criminal background check, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current CA RN license Master's degree in specialty area, successful completion of certification exam in specialty area: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current CO RN license Master's degree in specialty area, successful completion of certification exam in specialty area: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current CT RN license Master's degree in specialty area, successful completion of certification exam in specialty area: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold an active RN license either in Delaware or a compact state; Master’s degree in nursing (graduate from specialty program within last two years); to practice as an APRN in Delaware you must have a collaborative agreement only if you have practiced as an APRN less than two years or fewer than 4,000 hours. If you are required to have a collaborative agreement, you are not allowed to start practicing as an APRN in Delaware until your APRN license has been issued; certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in DC, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, passport photos, criminal background check, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current FL RN License, Master's degree in specialty area, proof of Malpractice insurance, electronic fingerprinting, successful completion of certification exam: ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Must hold a Georgia state RN license, Master’s degree with transcript showing advanced pharmacology, physical assessment and pathophysiology Must submit a paper application, submit proof of US citizenship status (driver’s license or passport), certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Hawaii, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Must hold an Idaho state RN license, Master’s degree with transcript showing advanced pharmacology, physical assessment and pathophysiology Must submit a paper application, submit proof of US citizenship status (driver’s license or passport), certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: An applicant for licensure as an advanced practice nurse shall file an application on forms provided by the Division. The application shall include: Current Illinois professional nurse license number, Master’s degree, proof of current national certification from one of the following: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current Indiana RN license or compact state license, successful completion of graduate program (submit transcripts), certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Iowa, Master’s degree or higher in nursing, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current RN license in Kansas Master's degree, confirmed that 500 hours are needed for each clinical track (per KS BON 11/22/16), Certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current RN license in Kentucky or compact state, Master’s degree, fingerprint card and national background check, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Unable to reach determination as to whether our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unable to reach determination
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current Maine RN license or compact license Master's degree in area of specialization, 45 hours of Pharmacology, successfully complete certification within five years of graduation: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Maryland or compact state, Master’s degree (sealed official transcripts required), copy of current national certification OR letter of eligibility to take the certification exam: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB.
Note: If you have never been certified in Maryland or any other state you are required to have a Mentor for 18 months from the date of application. Your Mentor must be a Maryland licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician with a license in good standing.
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current MA RN License Master's degree in specialty area, Good Moral Character form, completion of advanced health assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacology, successful completion of certification exam: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Good moral character, holds a current Michigan RN license, successful completion of certification exam: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Have a current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure, Master’s degree, current certification by a national certifying body: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current RN in Mississippi, graduated from a nationally approved school of nursing with a Master’s degree or higher, completed a 720 hours residency that was monitored by either a licensed physician or certified APRN (evidence of this must be submitted to the Board of Nursing and accepted in order to begin unmonitored practice and be eligible to apply for controlled substance privilege), taken and passed a national certification exam in the specialty area of practice: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current RN license in Missouri or compact state, Master’s degree notarized application, national certification in area of specialty from: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current Montana RN license, or a compact state, official transcript with degree awarded and date degree was conferred sent directly from the advanced nursing educational program to the Montana Board of Nursing, evidence of preceptorship sent directly from the educational institution to the Montana Board of Nursing, fingerprint and background check, national certification in the APRN role and population focus: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Current RN in Nebraska or compact state, Master’s degree, national certification in area of specialty: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
TBD, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
TBD, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Active RN license in Nevadan Master’s degree, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current and unencumbered RN license issued by the NH board or a multi-state license issued by another compact state, Master's degree in area of specialization, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current and unencumbered RN license issued, Master's degree in area of specialization, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current and unencumbered RN license in New Mexico or hold a compact-multi-state RN license, Master's degree, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Unable to reach determination as to whether our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unable to reach determination
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Master’s degree or higher, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Active RN license in North Dakota or compact state, Master’s degree, criminal background check, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Ohio, Master’s degree (transcripts required), certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Oklahoma, Master’s degree, submition of a written statement from an Oklahoma licensed physician supervising prescriptive authority as required by the Board in its rules, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Unable to reach determination as to whether our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Unable to reach determination as to whether our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unable to reach determination
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Active RN license in Pennsylvania, Master’s degree (transcripts required), certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current and unencumbered RN license issued by the Rhode Island board or a multi-state license issued by another compact state, Master's degree in area of specialization, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in South Carolina, Master’s degree, hold a current specialty certification by a board-approved credentialing organization: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in SD or compact state, Master’s Degree (with transcripts), certified background check with fingerprints, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Unable to reach determination as to whether our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unable to reach determination
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Texas or have a current valid RN license with multistate privilege, Master’s degree or higher, minimum of 500 separate, non-duplicated clinical hours for each advanced role and specialty within the advanced educational program, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current and unencumbered RN license issued by the board or a multi-state license issued by another compact state, Master's degree in area of specialization, Psych (1000 clinical hours required) need 3000 hours within five years of graduation, successfully complete certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB (if not successful within five years need to repeat a new program)
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current VT RN license, Master's degree in area of specialization, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current, active license as a RN in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse, graduate degree in nursing or in the appropriate nurse practitioner specialty from an educational program designed to prepare nurse practitioners that is an approved program, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Unencumbered current Washington RN license Master's degree in specialty area, official transcripts from institution where graduate degree obtained, successful completion of certification exam in specialty area: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Note: Boston College is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for the MSN, DNP, and Post Master’s Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: Hold a current, active license as RN in West Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse, graduate degree in nursing or in the appropriate nurse practitioner specialty from an educational program designed to prepare nurse practitioners that is an approved program, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Wisconsin or compact state, Master’s degree, pass a jurisprudence exam, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB
Yes, our BSN program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
Yes, our NP program fulfills the requirements for licensure in this state
NP licensure requirements: RN license in Wyoming or compact state, Master’s degree, certification through a national certifying agency: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB