### Question
How does the law define advanced education nurses?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 296j*, **advanced education nurses** is defined as:

> individuals trained in advanced degree programs including individuals in combined R.N./Master's degree programs, post-nursing master's certificate programs, or, in the case of nurse midwives, in certificate programs in existence on the date that is one day prior to November 13, 1998, to serve as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, nurse administrators, or public health nurses, or in other nurse specialties determined by the Secretary to require advanced education

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 296j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, and Other Advanced Education Nurses**

