Registration & Licensure

Applying to NPCB and ANCC, authorization to test, exam day, and after the pass: the state APRN license, prescriptive authority and the DEA number, state by state.

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NP Exam Day: Identification Rules, What to Bring and What Happens at the CenterNP exam day at Prometric in 2026: ID rules for NPCB and ANCC, name-match rule, arrival time, security screenin…7 min read

NP Exam Authorization to Test: Scheduling, Rescheduling and Testing WindowsNP exam Authorization to Test at NPCB and ANCC in 2026: 120-day windows, scheduling with Prometric, reschedule…7 min read

How to Register as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario (2026 Guide)Ontario NP registration with CNO in 2026: the single NP class, the CNPLE exam, last dates AANP and ANCC result…8 min read

How to Get Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Texas (2026 Guide)Texas APRN licensure for new NP graduates: the $100 or $150 Board of Nursing fee, prescriptive authority agree…8 min read

How to Get Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in New York (2026 Guide)New York NP certification for new graduates: the $143 RN license, $85 NP certificate, written practice agreeme…8 min read

How to Get Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Florida (2026 Guide)Florida APRN licensure for new NP graduates: the $110 fee, physician protocol, autonomous practice after 3,000…8 min read

How to Get Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in California (2026 Guide)California NP certification for new graduates: $500 NP and $400 furnishing fees, standardized procedures, AB 8…8 min read

How to Apply for the NPCB (AANP) NP Certification Exam: Step by StepNPCB (AANP) FNP and AGNP exam application for 2026, step by step: when to apply, documents, $240 to $315 fees,…7 min read

How to Apply for the ANCC NP Certification Exam: Step by StepApplying for the ANCC FNP-BC or AGPCNP-BC exam in 2026: eligibility, documents, $290 to $395 fees, the 5-year …8 min read

After You Pass: NP State License, Prescriptive Authority and Your DEA NumberAfter the NP exam in 2026: free certification verification, APRN licensure, state prescriptive authority and D…8 min read