What are the educational requirements for NP/APNs?
The following are ICN recommendations for NP/APN educational preparation. Educational preparation at advanced level. Formal recognition of the educational programmes preparing nurse practitioners/advanced nursing practice roles accredited or approved Formal system of licensure, registration, certification and credentialing The emerging and evolving nature of the roles is context sensitive and thus the educational programmes are diverse. Education ranges from continued professional education courses, to BScN NP diploma programmes to NP/APN specific curriculum at the MSN level.