Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN) – American Samoa
Liberty University and the School of Nursing meet education requirements for professional licensure in American Samoa. However, students living in this territory must complete their practicum experience within the 50 US States. All students are required to have a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License to enroll.
American Samoa License Requirements:
a. RN License.
i. You must maintain a current, unencumbered RN license for any Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program.
ii. Students are not permitted to complete practicum in American Samoa. To complete practicum in one of the approved 50 US States, students must hold an active RN license in that state, or a multi-state license, if applicable to the practicum state.
iii. Any change in licensure status must be reported to the Liberty University School of Nursing Online Student Support Coordinator
b. APRN License Application Requirements
i. Education
The American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board requires official transcripts verifying the completion of the educational program relevant to the specialty. Transcripts must be submitted to the Board from the educational program. To request an official transcript, you may reach out to the Registrar’s office.
ii. Certification:
This program meets requirements for eligibility to sit for national certification examinations.
Board Link:
The Board is very specific about education and certification requirements. Students must be able to demonstrate that these requirements have been met.
Please visit the American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board for specific steps and guidelines for seeking APRN licensure in this state: Agency (State Board of Nursing): APRN Licensure
Practicum Placement Support – Frequently Asked Questions:
a. Will LUSON support practicum placement in American Samoa?
Liberty University School of Nursing students must complete their practicum experience within the US 50 States. Therefore, students enrolling in this program will be required to complete their practicum experience in one of the states where Liberty students are approved for clinical placement. For more information regarding approved states for practicum placement, please reach out to our Practicum Coordinators.
b. Are there any specific requirements to consider when completing practicum?
Students completing practicum within an approved practicum state must hold an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse License, or a Multi-State RN License (if applicable), for the state where the practicum experience will take place.