An applicant for certification as a nurse practitioner shall obtain certification from the Board before commencing practice. An applicant for certification as a nurse practitioner shall: Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; Have graduated from a Board-approved accredited graduate level program for nurse practitioners at the Masters’ level or higher that meets the requirements of Regulation .06 of this chapter; Hold a current national certification: For each area of specialization in which certification is sought; and From the AANPNCB or other national certifying body recognized by the Board; Submit to the Board a completed application for certification as a nurse practitioner for each area of specialization in which certification is sought; Comply with all the requirements set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.04; Demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language; If the applicant has not been certified by the Board or any other Board of Nursing, identify a designated mentor for 18 months as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter; and Pay all fees. The Board shall: Maintain an up-to-date list of all nurse practitioners certified in the State; and Include on the nurse practitioner’s registered nursing license an indication that the licensee is certified as a nurse practitioner and designate the nurse practitioner’s area of specialization. The Board shall certify a nurse practitioner consistent with the nurse practitioner’s specialty, education, and national certification.