Assignment 1: Certification Plan

Begin to develop a plan to pass the Certification Exam. Compare your home state’s laws in regards to Advanced Practice Nursing Practice to an alternate state with a less or more restrictive practice environment.

To prepare:

·        Consider the differences in certification exams options for your specialty

·        Reflect on how to approach relocating licensure from one state to another

Write a 2-3 page paper which summarizes the following:

1. Identify the certification exam you selected and explain why(I am takingAmerican Association of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) )
2. Outline your plan for passing the appropriate National Certification Exam
3. Describe the Nurse Practitioner Practice environment for Ohio highlighting restrictions or limitations for practice