-Graduate of an accredited college or university with a concentration in advanced practice nursing area appropriate for a community-based primary care setting

-Unrestricted license as a registered nurse in Missouri

-Board certified by a recognized certifying body in family practice

-Demonstrates clinical competence and ethical practice

-Demonstrates ability to function within an employed clinical environment

-Demonstrates ability to function collaboratively with primary care physicians

-Commitment to community-based delivery of primary care clinical services within the community served