New York: In New York State, APRNs are required to hold licensure with the New York State Education Department, Office of Professions. Requirements include having a valid RN license, completing an accredited graduate program in advanced practice nursing that meets specified course requirements, passing a nationally recognized certification exam within their chosen specialty role/population focus such as family nurse practitioner or adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP), meeting continuing education requirements every three years (30 contact hours each biennium), completion of 30 hours on opioid prescribing practices including 3 hrs on New York State Medical Use Law every three years if they prescribe controlled substances schedule II through V medications; renewal fees; maintaining liability insurance; and meeting certain professional background check requirements.

California: In California, APRNs must be licensed with the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). BRN licenses can be obtained after completion of approved graduate programs for advanced practice nursing that meet specified criteria defined by BRN regulations along with successful completion of both national certifying exams relevant to specialty roles/populations focuses such as family nurse practitioner or adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioners (AGPCNP); possession of current unrestricted RN license in any US state; successful completion criminal background check ; confirmation letter or similar document verifying clinical experience applicable to board’s regulations if needed; payment fee for application processing; verification form completed by faculty member indicating satisfactory academic performance at institution where applicant completed program if needed ;and two references completed by peers who have seen applicant work in direct patient care settings over past five years .

How They May Differ: All three states require an unrestricted RN license from another US state prior to obtaining licensure as an APRN but there are differences between each states regarding other licensing requirements such as graduation from accredited educational programs , passage specific examinations pertinent to specialty area/focus , continuing education requisites , criminal background checks , fee payments & references . For example , while all three states require passage of nationally recognized certification tests appropriate for selected specialties / population focuses , only New York requires additional testing on opioid prescribing practices & NY medical use laws whereas neither Illinois nor California do so . Additionally , California requires applicants provide verification forms signed off by faculty members indicating satisfactory academic performance whereas neither Illinois nor NY do so .

Examples Of How The Regulations May Apply To APRNs : 1) An APRN wishing to practice across multiple states may adhere to the various licensing regulations by obtaining licensure from each jurisdiction separately following respective procedures outlined under applicable board guidelines . 2) An experienced FP who is planning transition into AGPCNP role would need meet qualifications laid out under respective BONs which may involve re-certification exams besides necessary formalities like educational prerequisites & paperwork submission etc depending upon jurisdiction .