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    • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Midwifery
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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    • Educational Specialist in School Psychology
    • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
    • Army Baylor Physical Therapy (DPT)
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    • Army Baylor Nutrition (MS)
    • Army Baylor Anesthesia Nursing (DNP)

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Baylor University discloses the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licenses.

Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Review any additional state/territory requirements to ensure your understanding prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Nurse Practice program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating may impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure upon graduation. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the state/territory agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact the program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

The State Licensing Requirements should indicate if the program curriculum Meets the requirements in these states and US Territories, Does NOT Meet the requirement in these states and US Territories or Undetermined if the program has not yet determined if the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories.

PLEASE NOTE: Approval is pending for PNP-Primary Care track in Maryland and AGACNP track in Maryland and Washington States.  

Search Disclosures by State

States Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements?
Alabama Alabama Board of Nursing Meets
Alaska Alaska Board of Nursing Meets
American Samoa American Samoa Licensure & Registration Does Not Meet
Arizona Arizona State Board of Nursing Meets
Arkansas Arkansas State Board of Nursing Meets
California California Board of Registered Nursing Meets
Colorado Colorado Board of Nursing Meets
Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse Licensure Meets
Delaware Board of Nursing Meets
District of Columbia DC Health, Board of Nursing Meets
Florida Florida Board of Nursing Meets
Georgia Georgia State Board of Nursing Meets
Guam Guam Licensure & Registration Meets
Hawaii Hawaii Professional & Vocational Licensing Division Meets
Idaho Idaho Board of Nursing Meets
Illinois State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Meets
Indiana Indiana State Board of Nursing Meets
Iowa Iowa Board of Nursing Meets
Kansas Kansas Board of Nursing Meets
Kentucky Kentucky Board of Nursing Meets with additional requirements
Louisiana Louisiana State Board of Nursing Meets
Maine Maine Board of Nursing State of Maine Meets
Maryland Maryland Board of Nursing Meets for FNP, PNP-AC, NM, NNP
Massachusetts Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Meets
Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Meets with additional requirements
Minnesota Minnesota Board of Nursing Meets
Mississippi Mississippi State Board of Nursing Meets
Missouri Missouri State Board of Professional Regulation Meets
Montana Montana Board of Labor & Industry, Board of Nursing Meets
Nebraska Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services Meets
Nevada Nevada State Board of Nursing Meets
New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, New Hampshire Board of Nursing Meets
New Jersey New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Meets
New Mexico New Mexico Board of Nursing Meets
New York New York State Education Department Meets with additional requirements
North Carolina North Carolina Board of Nursing Meets with additional requirements
North Dakota North Dakota Board of Nursing Meets
Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Island Board of Nursing Meets
Ohio Ohio Board of Nursing Meets
Oklahoma Oklahoma State Board of Nursing Meets
Oregon Oregon State Board of Nursing Meets
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of State Professional Licensing Meets with additional requirements
Puerto Rico Office of Regulations & Certification of Health Professionals Does Not Meet
Rhode Island State of Rhode Island Department of Health Meets
South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation Meets
South Dakota Department of Health South Dakota Board of Nursing Meets
Tennessee Tennessee Department of Health Board of Nursing Meets
Texas Texas Board of Nursing Meets
US Virgin Islands United States Virgin Islands Department of Health Meets with additional requirements
Utah Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Meets
Vermont Secretary of State, Professional Regulation Meets
Virginia Virginia Department of Health Professions, Board of Nursing Meets
Washington Washington State Department of Health, Nursing Commission Meets with additional requirements
West Virginia West Virginia RN Board Meets
Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Meets
Wyoming Wyoming Board of Nursing Meets

Last Updated: July 11, 2022 by VL

Professional Education

Baylor University's Professional Education seeks to further the Pillars and Initiatives of Illuminate by promoting non-traditional, innovative, and transformational learning opportunities and building an internal infrastructure that serves and supports the constituents of these various programs.

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