Applying for APN Licensure
This process was developed by Iva Boardman, RN, MSN and Allen Prettyman, MSN, CFNP.
Steps for Applying for APN Licensure and Prescriptive Authority in Delaware
Step #1 Delaware APN License
The application does not include the Authority to prescribe. Click here for the application.
Note: Once the Delaware State Board of Nursing has approved the application they will then issue the application for prescriptive authority directly to the APN that requested licensure. Steps #2 and #3 are only for APNs that are obtaining a license to prescribe controlled substances and cannot be done until the APN has obtained prescriptive authority.
Step #2 Delaware Application Form for APNs Controlled Substances Prescription Authority
The application is located at the following website
http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/hsp/apnregi2.pdf
Step #3 DEA Number/Federal Narcotic Administration
The application for DEA Form 224 is located at the following website
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/reg_apps/index.html
Delaware Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake Blvd. Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 744-4516 or (302) 744-4517
David Mangler RN, MS (Executive Director)
Email: david.mangler@state.de.us
Website: http://www.dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/
State of Delaware—Board of Pharmacy
Cannon Building,
Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Email: david.dryden@state.de.us
Website: http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/hsp/nddhome.htm
DEA/Federal Narcotic administration
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Drug Enforcement Administration
600 Arch Street , Suite 10224
Philadelphia , PA 19106
Phone 888-393-8231
Website: http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/index.html
