STEP 1: Read Statutes, Rules, Regulations and Policies linked below. This is a signature requirement on the application . Your signature will attest that you have completed this requirement.
STATUTES, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES
STEP 2: Read what you need to apply for APRN authorization by clicking the link below.
APPY FOR APRN AUTHORIZATION – MASS.GOV
For questions on how to apply to because a Massachusetts Health Provider CLICK HERE . This is a requirement to apply for APRN Authorization and a question on the application.
STEP 3 : Read Good Moral Character Requirements for Licensure.
GOOD MORAL CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
STEP 4: Before beginning the online application, request license verification from each state of licensure to be sent directly to PCS (whether active, inactive, PN, RN, or APRN). PCS will confirm receipt of all license verification and confirm license numbers and jurisdictions listed on your application. Failure to list all licenses accurately on your application will cause processing delays.
STEP 5: Request to have your Official Final APRN Transcript sent directly to PCS from your educational program. PCS cannot accept transcripts received from the applicant.
STEP 6: Request verification of certification status be Emailed from Massachusetts Board approved APRN certification organization directly to PCS. CLICK HERE for more information.
STEP 7: Go to Mass.gov website to Complete the online application and submit fees .
STEP 8: Once logged in to your application in ELX (healthprofessionlicensingadmin.mas.gov), go to the Application Data Tab and select the pencil in the upper right of the Demographic box.
STEP 9: PCS reviews applications upon receipt of all required documentation. The applicant will be notified via email with any discrepancies.
STEP 10: PCS, on behalf of the Board, emails the Letter of Authorization to applicant.
STEP 11: Confirm license number on the Massachusetts Health Care Safety & Quality: License Verification Website .
Applications are good for one year. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.