RN License
Compact RNs from a member state can practice on the multistate privilege. Only apply for an Alabama RN by Endorsement if Alabama becomes your Primary State of Residence.
- 1Apply for RN by Endorsement (only if AL is your PSOR)
Submit through the ABN Nurse Portal. Choose Multi-State (MSL) or Single-State (SSL).
- 2FieldPrint fingerprinting
Schedule electronic prints through FieldPrint after the portal application is submitted.
APRN Application — Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
ABN issues the CRNP after ABME approves your Collaborative Practice (COQ).
- 1Hold active RN + current national certification (AANP/ANCC)
Certification must remain unexpired throughout the process.
- 2Send official graduate transcripts directly from the school to ABN
- 3Send national certification verification directly from AANP/ANCC to ABN
- 4Submit the CRNP application via Nurse Portal
- 5ABME Commencement of Practice — auto-issued after COQ approval
Confirms you may begin practicing under the approved collaborative agreement.
Prescriptive Authority (separate application)
Schedule III–V is handled inside the COQ formulary. Schedule II requires a separate Limited Purpose Schedule II Permit (LPSP) — one per collaborating physician.
- 1Complete 12 AMA PRA Category 1 CME hours in controlled-substance prescribing
Required before applying for QACSC.
- 2Apply for QACSC (Qualified APRN Controlled Substance Certificate)
- 3Apply for LPSP (Schedule II only — one per collaborating physician)
Submit LPSP application, formulary, covering physician agreement, and proof of DEA CII.
- 4Register with PDMP (AlaPDMP)
Collaboration & Path to Autonomy
ABME-approved Standard Protocol and Quality Assurance plan with one or more collaborating physicians.
- Limit: 360 FTE patient-care hours per CRNP per week per physician.
- Physical presence required at least 10% of practice time only when CRNP works <4,000 hrs in the prior 12 months.
- Quarterly QA meetings required for the first 2 years of each CPA.
- New CPAs initiated on or after Jan 1, 2025 require additional CME within the first year.
How to apply
ABME-approved Standard Protocol and Quality Assurance plan with one or more collaborating physicians.
- 1Complete free 3.5-hour Collaborative Practice CE on the ABN website
- 2Draft Standard Protocol + QA plan with collaborating physician
- 3Submit COQ application to ABME
- 4Termination & changes — file with both boards
Either party may terminate. File rule-compliant notice.
Alabama does not currently offer autonomous APRN practice. Collaborative agreement is required throughout the license lifecycle.
Renewal & CE
Official Forms
Board Contact
All Fees
Every cost across sections, plus universal lines (Nursys, transcripts, notary). DEA is shown only in the "with DEA" total.
| Item | Scope | Amount |
|---|---|---|
RN by Endorsement — Multi-State | rn | $225.00 |
RN online transaction fee | rn | $3.50 |
FieldPrint fingerprinting (approx) | rn | $49.75 |
CRNP Certificate of Qualification (initial) | aprn | $175.00 |
QACSC initial | CS only | $110.00 |
LPSP — per collaborating physician (Schedule II only) | CS only | $25.00 |
COQ — Full Approval | collab | $175.00 |
COQ — Eligible for Collaboration (lower tier) | collab | $100.00 |
Renewal — $103 RN MSL · $80 CRNP renewal | renewal | $0.00 |
Nursys license verification Per destination state — one transaction | universal | $30.00 |
Official transcripts (estimate) Per institution — sent direct from school | universal | $15.00 |
Notary (if needed) Only if a form requires notarization Notarize online with Proof → | universal | $25.00 |
DEA registration (3-year) One DEA covers every state where you prescribe controlled substances DEA Diversion → | CS only | $888.00 |
| Total — without DEA | $798.25 | |
| Total — with DEA (if prescribing controlled substances) | $1,821.25 | |
FYI / Tips
- Two boards must approve before you can practice — plan for ABN + ABME timelines in parallel.
- QACSC requires the 12-hour CME first — order CME before submitting.
- Compact RN privilege is enough unless Alabama becomes your PSOR.