D.C. Code § 3-1206.09: Qualifications, certification.

(a)

In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall:

(1)

Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;

(2)

Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs; and

(3)

Successfully complete the National Certification Examination administered by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse-Anesthetists ("NBCRNA") and hold current NBCRNA certification.

(b)

In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse-midwife shall:

(1)

Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against their license;

(2)

Possess at least a master's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education; and

(3)

Successfully complete the certification examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board ("AMBC") and hold current AMBC certification as a certified nurse-midwife.

(c)

In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a certified nurse practitioner shall:

(1)

Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;

(2)

Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing; and

(3)

Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold a current certification in the relevant population focus.

(d)

In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements the Mayor may establish by rule, a clinical nurse specialist shall:

(1)

Be a registered nurse holding a current, valid license pursuant to this chapter and be in good standing with no action pending or in effect against his or her license;

(2)

Possess at least a Master of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing organization recognized by the Board of Nursing; and

(3)

Successfully complete a national certification examination administered by a national nurse practitioner certifying organization recognized by the Board of Nursing and hold current certification in the relevant population focus.