Graduates of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (this includes all Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, and CNS
specialties) are eligible to apply for national certification by
examination.
APRN certification is required for licensure in each state, including Colorado, and both national certification and state licensure is required for practice. You can learn more about the requirements for APRN licensure by
visiting the Colorado Board of Nursing APRN application forms page
https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing/APNApplications.
There are certification options for other Doctor of Nursing Practice Program tracks; however, certification is not required for practice.