Northern Mariana Islands
Information and Resources for Northern Mariana Islands NPs
Practice Information
State Policy Fact Sheet
A quick, printable look at the details of practicing in Northern Mariana Islands, like CE requirements and authorizations.
Regulatory Structure
Regulatory Agency
Licensure Requirements
- Requirements include an RN license, a graduate degree in an NP role and national certification.
Nurse Practice Act
AANP in Northern Mariana Islands
AANP Region
Northern Mariana Islands is a part of AANP Region 9, which includes AZ, CA, HI, NM, NV and Pacific U.S. territories.
Regional Compensation Brief
This report provides a regional snapshot of NP compensation and benefits in Region 9.
Your Regional Director
 | Theresa Brown DNP, ACNP-BC, AACC, FAANP |
Your State Liaison
 | Teofila Cruz, MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
2021 State Award for Excellence Recipients
The NP State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual NP in each state who has demonstrated excellence in NP clinical practice.
Pacific U.S. Territories Nurse Practitioner recipient: Sheri Tackett
The Advocate State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of NPs. Past recipients have included educators, legislators and physicians. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for non-clinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education or community affairs.
- Pacific U.S. Territories Advocate recipient: Kathleen Fernandez
Learn more about the AANP State Award for Excellence and how you can nominate a worthy NP or NP advocate.
State Legislation Tracking Center
AANP members have access to tracking state policy in all 50 states and U.S. territories. See what policy items are currently active in your state and discover what’s happening across the country when it comes to modernizing licensure, improving access to care and addressing patient care needs.