Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
Master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
3 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performing the same or similar job duties.
5 plus years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in any field.
Must have a current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Military Training Network
Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures.
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license.
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.
Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP
Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP
Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation.
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor.
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Must have an active certification as described below by one of the following
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC
Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC