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Puerto Rico

Information and Resources for Puerto Rico NPs

Practice Information

State Policy Fact Sheet

A quick, printable look at the details of practicing in Puerto Rico, like CE requirements and authorizations.

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Regulatory Structure

Regulatory Agency

Licensure Requirements

  • Requirements include a registered nurse license, a graduate degree in an NP role and national certification.

Nurse Practice Act

  • Nurse Practice Act

AANP in Puerto Rico

AANP Region

Puerto Rico is a part of AANP Region 2, which includes NJ, NY and Puerto Rico.

Regional Compensation Brief

This report provides a regional snapshot of NP compensation and benefits in Region 2.

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Your Regional Director

Colleen Walsh-IrwinColleen Walsh-Irwin, DNP, ANP-BC, AACC, EBP-C, FAANP

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Your State Liaison

Mildred Negron Puerto Rico State Liaison

Mildred Negron, DNP, FNP-BC, CCRN

2025 State Award for Outstanding Contributions Recipient

The State Award for Outstanding Contributions recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence that supports the NP role in the areas of practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership (PEARL).

  • Puerto Rico recipient:

Learn more about the AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions and how you can nominate a worthy individual.

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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.

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