ADVANCED NP-PRACTICE CREDENTIALING DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST - Submission Deadlines (Jan. 1 - June 15, 2024)

Sep 21, 2026

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Advanced NP-practice credentialing documents checklist for applicants graduating from a primary care NP program (FNP, AGPCNP, women’s health, pediatric primary care, psych-mental health) between Jan. 1 and June 15, 2024. The checklist outlines mandatory submission items and specific due dates for in-state versus out-of-state programs, including board certification steps, RN and NP licenses, BLS, diploma, transcripts, peer reference account data, NPI details, and completed credentialing applications. It also highlights extra timing requirements for out-of-state graduates regarding national board certification before California credentialing and furnishing number processes.

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In-state vs out-of-state submission checklist

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ADVANCED NP-PRACTICE CREDENTIALING DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST This checklist applies to applicants who plan to graduate from a primary care NP program (FNP, AGPCNP, women’s health, pediatric primary care, psych-mental health) between Jan. 1 and June 15, 2024. It is highly recommended that you plan well in advance to meet these deadlines. If you are accepted into the program and any of the following deadlines are not met, your offer may be rescinded. | | | N. P. program graduation date between Jan. 1, 2024 and June 15, 2024 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | \# | Item required for submission | In-state programs | Out-of-state programs | | 1 | National board certificate | Apply by June 15; pass board exam by July 22; wall certificate due Aug 15 | Apply by June 1 ; pass board exam by June 15; wall certificate due July 1 i | | 2 | California unrestricted R. N. license | Due June 15 | Apply by July 1; due Aug 23 | | 3 | California nurse practitioner certificate | Apply by June 15;
wall certificates due Aug 23 | Apply by July 1 ;
wall certificates due Aug 23 | | 4 | California nurse practitioner furnishing number certificate | | | | 5 | Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate | Due June 15 | Due June 15 | | 6 | Schedule II controlled substance course completion | | | | 7 | Government issued photo
identification (e.g. driver’s license) | | | | 8 | N. P. Diploma | Due Aug 15 | Due Aug 15 | | 9 | FNP/AGNP transcript (official) | | | | 10 | Credentialing account data including email addresses for three peer references (N. P. , P.A. , M. D. or D.O. )
—form provided by program | Due July 15 | Due July 15 | | 11 | National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with N. P. taxonomy | Due Aug 15 | Due Aug 15 | | 12 | Updated curriculum vitae | | | | 13 | DEA license | | | | 14 | Completed and signed credentialing application and supplemental documents—provided by program | | | i The California Board of Registered Nursing requires N. P.s who graduate from programs outside of California to first obtain their national board certification in order to apply for a California N. P. certificate and furnishing number. Given the board’s lengthy processing time, out-of-state applicants completing an FNP or AGNP program on or after Jan. 1 must apply to AANP or ANCC by June 1, pass the nationally board exam by June 15 and submit a complete application for California licensure by July 1. There may be insufficient time for applicants completing programs outside of California in late May or early June to complete these steps by the due dates listed. Please consider your specific situation carefully before applying.

FAQs

Who does this advanced NP-practice credentialing checklist apply to?

It applies to applicants who plan to graduate from a primary care NP program (FNP, AGPCNP, women’s health, pediatric primary care, psych-mental health) between Jan. 1 and June 15, 2024.

What happens if required deadlines are missed after acceptance?

Meeting the deadlines in the checklist is highly recommended. If any listed deadlines are not met, the offer may be rescinded.

Are due dates different for in-state and out-of-state programs?

Yes. The checklist provides separate due dates for in-state versus out-of-state programs for items such as national board certificate steps, RN license submission, NP certificate wall certificates, and other credentialing documents.

What extra requirement applies to out-of-state graduates seeking California NP certification?

Out-of-state applicants must first obtain national board certification before applying for a California NP certificate and furnishing number. Due to lengthy processing, they must apply to AANP/ANCC by June 1, pass the national exam by June 15, and submit a complete California licensure application by July 1.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Paura