An applicant for approval to practice advanced practice registered nursing shall submit to the board written evidence verified by oath that the applicant:
1. License. Holds a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in this State;
2. Education. Has successfully completed a formal education program that is acceptable to the board in an advanced nursing specialty area; and
3. Credential. Holds a current certification credential for advanced nursing from a national certifying body whose certification program is acceptable to the board.
A registered professional nurse who is approved by the board to practice in accordance with former section 2102, subsection 2, paragraph B on the effective date of this section is considered to have met the requirements of subsections 2 and 3.