Yes.  An APRN must hold a current certification in an advanced nursing role and population foci by a national organization.  If your certification expires, you will no longer meet the requirements for licensure in ND.  It is the licensee’s responsibility to maintain current certifications.  Licensee shall notify the Board office if certification expires/lapses (NDCC 43-12.1-09 and ND Administrative Code 54-05-03.1-04 (3); 54-05-03.1-06 (3)).