Practice in Your State

(1) The applicant for APRN licensure must possess a current Montana RN license.

(2) The applicant shall request that an official transcript, from an accredited graduate-level education program, be sent to the board directly from the applicant’s APRN program to verify the date of completion and degree conferred.

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[Montana Board of Nursing Rules, sec. 24.159.1412]

Out-of-State Applicants:

“(1) An applicant for APRN licensure by endorsement shall submit to the board:

(a) completed applications for both RN and APRN licensure in Montana;

(b) transcript from an advanced nursing education program, which must be sent to the board directly from the program and must indicate date of completion and degree conferred;

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[Montana Board of Nursing Rules, sec. 24.159.1418]

(1) To qualify for a temporary permit, the applicant must hold a Montana RN license and provide the board with documentation of acceptance for the first certifying examination following completion of an APRN program. A copy of the examination authorization sent to the applicant by the national
certifying body serves as documentation of acceptance. (2) If the graduate passes the certifying examination, the temporary permit remains valid until the board grants APRN licensure. (3) If the graduate does not pass the certifying examination, privileges granted by the temporary practice permit are voided. The graduate shall notify the board of the examination results and return the temporary practice permit within five days of receipt of examination results. Failure to notify the board constitutes unprofessional conduct and may be a basis for proposed disciplinary action or license denial. (4) If the graduate fails to take the scheduled examination, privileges granted by the temporary practice permit are voided and the graduate must notify the board and return the temporary practice permit to the board office immediately. Failure to notify the board within five days constitutes unprofessional conduct and may be a basis for disciplinary action or license denial. (5) The graduate APRN working with a temporary APRN permit must have a consultant. The consultant must possess an unencumbered Montana license, except as provided by 37-1- 103, and be either an APRN or a physician whose practice encompasses the scope of the graduate APRN’s practice. The consultant must be available to the graduate APRN at all times.” [Montana Code Ann. sec. 24.159.1411]

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

• Who is required to complete these requirements?
  CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
• Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
  Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
• When do I need to complete these requirements?
  Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
• The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
  Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
• How do I report the completion of this requirement?
  CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

 

 

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

Advanced practice registered nurse’ … means a registered nurse licensed by the board to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to 37-8-202, MCA, and ARM 24.159.1414.” Admin. Rules of Montana, ch. 8, sec. 8.32.305 etseq.]