Nursing Certifications Abroad

Adult Critical-Care Nurse

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Acute and Critical Care; Adult

Neonatal, or Pediatric Neonatal Critical-Care Nurse

Pediatric Critical-Care Nurse

CCRN

CCNS

CCRN

CCRN

Fees: AACN members, CCRN, $220; CCNS, $325; nonmembers, CCRN, $300 (valid for 3 years), CCNS, $425 (valid for 4 years); may retake exam or document continuing education.

Nurses must have current unrestricted license in the U.S. and have been actively involved in direct bedside care of critically ill adult patients with a minimum of 1,750 hours within the 2 years preceding application, with 875 hours in the year previous to application.

With current unrestricted RN license in U.S.; MAN with evidence of CNS theory and clinical concentration in the care of the acutely or critically ill patient.

500 hours in direct clinical practice (within the master’s program or as a CNS)..

Applicants must have current unrestricted license in the U.S. and have been actively involved in direct bedside care of critically ill neonatal patients. with minimum of 1,750 hours within the 2 years preceding application, with 875 hours in the year previous to application.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted license in the U.S. and have been actively involved in direct bedside care of critically ill pediatric patients with a minimum of 1,750 hours within the 2 years preceding application, with 875 hours in the year previous to application.

Must hold current unrestricted U.S. license or registration as an RN, who is currently practicing in diabetes self-management education within the U.S. or its territories with a minimum of 2 years’ (24 months) experience as a diabetes educator and a minimum of 1,000 hours of professional practice experience in diabetes self-management education within the U.S. or its territories over a period of no less than 2 years and no more than 5 years after meeting education requirements, and before applying for the certification exam.

Must hold current unrestricted RN license. Recommended: 2 years' experience in emergency nursing practice.

Must have current unrestricted RN license. Recommended: 2 years' experience in flight nursing practice. It is not required to have a BSN to take the certification exam.

CGN

CGRN

Must have worked in gastroenterology for 2 years full time or the part-time equivalent of 4,000 hours within the past 5 years.

Fees: SGNA members, $300; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 5 years; must retake the exam or recertify with 100 contact hours.

Advanced Practice Nurse in Genetics

Genetics Clinical Nurse

APNG

GCN

Credentialing is obtained through successful completion of a professional portfolio review process.

Proof of RN license is in good standing; 300 hours of genetic practicum experiences as a clinical genetic nurse with greater than 50% genetic practice component; completion of log of 50 cases within five years of the application; four written case studies reflecting ISONG standards of clinical genetics nursing practice; graduation from an accredited graduate program in nursing; 50 hours of genetic content in the past five years through academic courses or continuing education; evidence of patient/family and/or client teaching absolutely required for credential award; evidence of education of other professionals, consumers, and other community groups is valuable; performance verification from employer-supervisor or professional colleague with whom the applicant has practiced in the past two years.

Other achievements: abstracts, abbreviated reports, listing of publications and related materials will be recognized as evidence. Valid for five years.

Fees: ISONG members, $400; nonmembers, $550.

Credentialing is obtained through successful completion of a professional portfolio review process. Proof of RN license in good standing; five years experience as a clinical genetic nurse with greater than 50% genetic practice component; log of 50 cases within five years of the application; four written case studies reflecting ISONG standards; graduation from an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing; 45 contact hours of genetic content within three calendar years of application through academic courses or continuing education; Evidence of patient or family and client teaching; evidence of genetics-related inservice education; performance verification from employer-supervisor-professional colleague with whom the applicant has practiced in the past two years.

Other achievements: abstracts, abbreviated reports, listing of publications and related materials will be recognized as evidence.

Fees: Members, $400; nonmembers, $550.

With current unrestricted RN license and a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

With minimum of 1 year full-time practice as a holistic nurse or part-time for a minimum of 2,000 hours within last 5 years and a minimum of 48 contact hours of CE in areas of holistic nursing.

Applicants must meet criteria for qualitative assessment and pass the national exam.

Fees: $25 application; $150 qualitative assessment; $250 quantitative test. Valid for 5 years; recertification with 100 CE hours, of which 20 must be directly focused on holistic nursing theories or theorists.

The remaining 80 hours can be related to holistic modalities, methods of practice, and studies that facilitate self-care, growth, and transformation within a holistic context.

CHPN

CHPNA

Current RN license in the U.S. or the equivalent in Canada is needed; at least 2 years of experience in hospice and palliative nursing practice recommended.

Fees: HPNA members, $245; nonmembers, $345; Renewal: members, $210; nonmembers, $310.

Must complete documentation to prove achievement or 2,000 practice hours under the supervision of RN in the past 2 years.

Fees: HPNA members, $95; nonmembers, $145.

A current RN license in the U.S with a minimum of 1,600 hours of experience as an RN in infusion therapy within the last 2 years prior to date of application,. or Canada, and must complete the CRNI examination registration form.

Fees: INS members, $225; nonmembers, $400. Recertify every 3 years by exam or by CE.

Must have 45 hours of education specific to breastfeeding within 3 years prior to taking the exam.

For those holding a bachelor's degree or higher must have 2,500 practice hours; those with 60 academic credits (associate degree or RN diploma) must have 4,000 hours of practice.

Fees: $395. Valid for 5 years; recertify by exam or by CE; every 10 years by exam only.

Must hold full and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or its territories; have practiced 5 years as an RN; have evidence of 2,000 hours of legal nurse consulting experience within the 3 years prior to the application.

Fees: AALNC members, $275; nonmembers, $375. Valid for 5 years; renew by exam or CE

Must hold current RN or LPN license in the U.S., its territories, or protectorates with 1 year full-time employment as RN/LPN in areas of managed care; or 2 years as RN/LPN providing direct or indirect care in an acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, or mental health facility or other health care organization, or as an educator or consultant; or 1 year acceptable case management employment experience.

Fees: $225 for exam (home study – $295 members, $395 nonmembers); Recertify ($55) every 3 years, requires 25 CEUs, verification of current RN/LPN license.

Must hold current full and unrestricted license as a nurse in the U.S. or its territories, or in the country where the nursing education was completed, and met the eligibility for U.S. RN licensure

Must have a minimum of 2 full years, during the past 5 years, of experienced practicing as an RN in an adult medical-surgical clinical setting with a minimum of 3,000 hours of clinical practice in an adult medical-surgical clinical setting as a staff nurse, clinical nurse, specialist, or clinical educator, faculty, manager, or supervisor.

Fees: AMSN members, $225; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 5 years; recertify by retaking exam or CEUs (90 contact hours).

CHN

CPDN

CHT

HDT

Must have current U.S. license with two years' experience in caring for patients with end-stage renal disease.

One year in nephrology experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Fees: Exam, $195; annual fee, $55. Recertify every 4 years, must submit documentation of 45 CEUs (30 nephrology-related) every 4 years or retake exam.

CNN

CDN

Applicants must hold full, unrestricted RN license in U.S. or its territories and hold a BSN.

Three years prior to application must have minimum 2 years' nephrology nursing experience as RN in general staff, administrative, teaching, or research (at least 50% of employment hours in nephrology nursing); and have completed 30 CE credits in nephrology nursing.

Fees: ANNA members, $175; nonmembers, $225. Valid for 3 years. May recertify by accruing 60 CE contact hours or retake the test.

Must hold current, full, unrestricted RN license in U.S. or its territories; complete a minimum of 2,000 hours as an RN in nephrology nursing during the last 2 years; complete 15 hours of approved CE in nephrology nursing within 2 years prior to submission of application.

Fees: ANNA members, $175; nonmembers, $225 (includes $50 nonrefundable application processing fee). Valid 3 years; recertify with exam or CE credits.

Must have been a director of nursing (DON) or assistant DON administrator in a long-term care setting for at least 12 months in the past 5 years. Former DONs and assistant DONs are also eligible to take the exam.

Fees: NADONA/LTC members, $150; nonmembers, $225 (online registration fee of $195 for both at www.nadona.org). Valid for 5 years; recertify with a $60 fee and validation of 75 hours of CE every 5 years.

Applicants must be a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs and maintain current unrestricted RN license in the U.S. and its territories.

Must certify that RN license is not currently, and has not been previously, subject to investigation or legal action, and that applicant has no mental, physical, or other problems that could interfere with the practice of anesthesia.

Fees: $600. Recertify every 2 years; document 40 hours of approved CE; document substantial engagement in nurse anesthesia practice; maintain current unrestricted RN licensure; certify that RN license is not currently, and has not been previously, subject to investigation or legal action.

CNM

CM

Must be an RN in the U.S., its territories; have completed a nurse-midwifery program accredited (or preaccredited) by the Division of Accreditation of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (with the signature of the director of the program on the test application).

After initial certification as a CNM/CM, a Certificate Maintenance Program (CMP) application (mailed to you in January) must be returned prior to the deadline to avoid a late fee. Beginning the second year of the CMP, CNMs/CMs need to send annual CMP Activity Report form. Notify ACC directly of any address, telephone number, and name changes.

Fees: first year of certification, no fee. The CMP late fee: $50.00. Annual activity fee for the CMP: $90.00. 8-year fee the first year: $567.00.

Must hold current RN license in the U.S. or its equivalent in other countries.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher and should have at least 2 years experience in specialized nutrition support.

Fees: ASPEN members, $200; nonmembers, $275. Valid for 5 years. Recertify by retaking exam.

COHN

COHNS*

Must have 50 course contact hours in occupational health, or in courses related to occupational health, taken within the preceding 5 years; have 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience in occupational health nursing; have valid nursing license.

Must be employed a minimum of 8 hours a week in occupational health nursing. Individual consideration is given to occupational health nurses who meet the experience criteria but are currently enrolled full time in a graduate program in occupational health nursing or in a related field.

For COHN-S, a baccalaureate in nursing is required.

Fees: application, $50; exam, $300; recertification, $250. Valid for 5 years; recertify with 75 CE hours in occupational health and 4,000 hours of work experience, or 100 CE hours and 3,000 hours of work experience.

COHN/CM

COHN-S/CM

Applicants must have a current COHN or COHN-S, current nursing license, and 10 CE hours in case management in past 5 years.

Fees: application, $50; exam, $150; recertification, $100. Valid for 5 years; recertify with 10 CE hours in occupational health, case management, and continued base certification.

OCN

AOCN

Must have minimum of 12 months of experience as an RN within the last 3 years, 1,000 hours of oncology nursing practice within the last 30 months, and current RN license.

Fees: ONS members, $220; nonmembers, $320. Valid for 4 years; may renew by ONC-PRO, or retest. Recertification: ONS members, $170; nonmembers, $270.

Nurses should have a minimum of 30 months of experience as an RN within the 5 years prior to application, 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice within the past 5 years, current RN license, and a master’s or higher degree in nursing.

Fees: ONS members, $250; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 4 years; may renew by ONC-PRO, or retest. Recertification: ONS members, $200; nonmembers, $300.

Must have at least 2 years of full-time (4,000 hours) experience in ophthalmic nursing practice.

Fees: ASORN members, $275; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 5 years; must retake exam or document 75 CE hours.

Must hold current and unrestricted RN license with 2 years of experience and must have 1,000 hours of work experience in orthopaedic nursing practice within past 3 years.

Fees: NAON members, $205; nonmembers, $285. Valid for 5 years; may retake exam or document 100 CE hours.

Currently licensed as an RN in the U.S. or the equivalent in other countries.

Recommended at least 3 years of experience in otorhinolaryngology and/or head-neck nursing practice.

Fees: SOHN members, $275; nonmembers, $375. Valid for 5 years; must retake the exam or recertify with 100 contact hours.

Diplomate certificate is awarded to those who have earned a doctorate in a related health care field and have a minimum of 2 years experience working with patients in pain.

Fellow certificate is awarded to those who have earned a master's degree in a related health care field and have a minimum of 2 years working with patients in pain.

Clinical associate certificate is awarded to those who have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a related health care field and have a minimum of 5 years experience working with patients in pain.

All must submit 3 professional letters of reference, official academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, license, application and fees. Must also pass the credentialing exam.

Fees: General membership, $150; credentialing application, $100; exam, $175; annual renewal, $150. Valid for 4 years; recertify by documenting 100 contact hours of CE; copy of current license renewal and $50 fee

General Pediatric Nurse

Applicants must be a graduate of a PNP master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral program recognized by NCBPNP/N, and submit documentation including transcripts showing degrees conferred.

Special exam pathways and certification by endorsement are also offered.

Fees: $375. All exams are computer-based, given year-round through Prometric Technology Testing Centers. Annual certification maintenance available through a variety of options, including primary care self-assessment exercise, pediatric pharmacology self-assessment exercise, 10 contact hours, or 5 contact hours/200 hours primary care practice/year. New Acute Care PNP Certification Exam to be released in 2004.

Applicants must have minimum of 12 months’ experience as RN within last 3 years, 1,000 hours pediatric oncology nursing practice within past 30 months, and current RN license.

Fees: ONS or APON members, $250; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 4 years. Recertification: members, $200; nonmembers, $300. May renew by ONC-PRO or retest.

Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse

Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse

CPAN

CAPA

Candidates applying for CPAN or CAPA certification must hold a current unrestricted RN license with a minimum of 1,800 hours of direct perianesthesia practice experience as an RN during the past 2 consecutive years.

Nurses working as direct caregiver, manager, teacher, or researcher in perianesthesia are eligible for certification.

Candidates may contact ABPANC’s national office to inquire which certification exam would be appropriate for them.

Fees: ASPAN member, $235; nonmember, $335; Valid for 3 years; recertification by CE (member, $150; nonmember, $280) or by exam (same as first-time exam fees).

RN First Assistant

CNOR

CRNFA

Must have a minimum of 2 full years and 2,400 hours of operating room practice as an RN.

Must been employed within the previous 2 years, either full-time or part-time as an RN in an administrative, teaching, research, or general staff capacity in perioperative nursing.

Fees: AORN members, $250; nonmembers, $350. Valid for 5 years; may retake the exam or document 125 contact hours of approved CE.

Must be certified as a CNOR; must document 2,000 hours of practice in the RN first assistant role, with at least 500 hours in the past 2 years; must have attended a formal RNFA program; must be BSN prepared.

Fees: AORN members, $425; nonmembers, $550. Valid for 5 years; may retest or submit CE to recertify.

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in plastic surgical nursing as an RN in a general staff, administrative, teaching, or research capacity within 5 years prior to application, and have spent at least 50% of practice hours in plastic surgical nursing during 2 of the preceding 5 years.

Fees: ASPRSN members, $195; nonmembers, $295. Recertification: members, $135; nonmembers, $185. May retake the exam or obtain 45 contact hours of continuing education with a minimum of 30 hours in plastic surgical nursing.

CRRN

CRRN-A

Must have current, unrestricted RN license; minimum of 2 years of practice as an RN in rehabilitation nursing in the last 5 years.

Fees: ARN members, $195; nonmembers, $285. Valid for 5 years; retake the exam or recertify by 60 points of credit with a combination of continuing education, presentations, professional publications, formal course work, and/or submitting test items.

Must be a CRRN with an unrestricted nursing license and master’s degree or doctorate in nursing.

Fees: ARN members, $240; nonmembers, $320. Valid for 5 years; recertify by exam or professional portfolio.

Must be currently licensed as an RN with a 4-year degree. Three years of experience as a school nurse is recommended.

Fees: NASN members, $200; nonmembers, $275.

CURN

CUA

CUNP

CUCNS

CUPA

RN current licensure and 1 year’s experience in urology nursing practice.

Other associates: 3 years’ in-service training under supervision of a practicing urologist.

Advanced practice: same as RN, but with current recognition by state board of nursing as nurse practitioner and/or clinical nurse specialist, and a master’s degree in nursing.

Certification for physician assistant also offered. The requirements are current licensure as a physician assistant and 1 year of experience in the field of urology. (PA fees are the same as those for advanced practice.)

Fees: SUNA members, $195; nonmembers, $255; advanced practice SUNA members, $225; nonmembers, $285. Valid for 3 years; may either retest or provide proof of 50 contact hours to be earned within the last 3 years, with a minimum of 36 contact hours in urology nursing practice. To renew through CE, fees are $125 for SUNA members and $185 for nonmembers.

Advanced Practice Palliative Care

Breastfeeding

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Gynecology/Reproductive Health Care for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife

Inpatient Obstetric Nurse

Low Risk Neonatal Nurse

Maternal Newborn Nurse

Menopause Clinician

Menopause Educator

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner–

Gynecology/Reproductive Health Care

Telephone Nursing Practice

Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

APRN

BC-PCM

BF

EFM

GR

RNC, INPT

RNC LRN

RNC MN

MC

RNC ME

RNC NIC

RN,C

RNC TNP

RNC

For all categories, practice/experience/employment is defined as direct patient care, education, administration, and/or research.

The written exam given once a year; computer-based exam is available year-round. Valid for 3 years. Certification

Maintenance Program requires 45 contact hours of approved CE or reexamination for RNC, and 15 hours approved CE or reexamination for subspecialty.

Must hold a currently active RN (licensed registered nurse), must have graduated from an accredited institution granting graduate-level academic credit for all course work including both didactic and clinical components, must hold either a master's or higher degree in nursing from an Advanced Practice, Palliative Care master's or post master's certificate program with a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in palliative care or a master's, postmaster's or higher degree in nursing from an advanced practice program (APRN) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with 500 hours of post-master's practice in providing Palliative care in the year prior to applying to take the examination.

Must pass subspecialty exam; hold RN license in the U.S. or Canada; be employed in a practice setting where breastfeeding competencies are expected. Written validation of current employer is required. Pathway 1: Must be certified by NCC, ACNM, or ANCC. Pathway 2: Must have 24 months of practice in the specialty.

Fees: NCC RNCs, $100; all others, $135; computer-based exam: NCC RNCs, $150; all others, $185.

Must pass subspecialty exam; be licensed RN, MD, nurse midwife, or physician’s assistant in the U.S. or Canada.

Fees: NCC RNCs, $100; all others, $135; computer-based exam: NCC RNCs, $150; all others, $185.

Must hold RN license in the U.S. or Canada; must be certified by ANCC, AANP, AAC, or NCBPNP. Current employment required.

Fees: Written exam: NCC RNCs, $100; all others, $135; computer-based exam: NCC RNCs, $150; all others, $185.

For the following specialties: must hold RN license in the U.S. or Canada and have 24 months of experience in the specialty, including a minimum of 2,000 hours as an RN. Employment within the last 24 months within the field of the exam specialty is required.

Fee: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Fees: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Fees: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Must pass subspecialty exam: be licensed as a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, physician, physician assistant, or naturopathic doctor. Current employment required.

Fees: Written exam: NCC RNCs, $100; all others, $135; computer-based exam: NCC RNCs, $150; all others, $185.

Must pass subspecialty exam: be licensed as an RN. Current employment required.

Fees: Written exam: NCC RNCs, $100; all others, $135; computer-based exam: NCC RNCs, $150; all others, $185.

Fees: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300

Must hold RN license in the U.S. or Canada; must be a graduate from a master’s or post-master’s degree neonatal nurse practitioner program at least 1 academic year in length and acceptable to NCC; and the neonatal content of the program must include 200 didactic hours and 600 clinical hours.

Fees: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Must be a licensed RN in the U.S. or Canada; be certified by ANCC, AANP, AAC, or NCBPNP. Current employment required.

Fee: $135.

Fees: Written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Must hold RN license in the U.S. or Canada; have graduated from a women’s health care nurse practitioner program that is at least 1 academic year in length and is acceptable to NCC, and the women's health content of the program must include 200 didactic hours and 600 clinical hours. Effective January 1, 2007, a graduate degree will be required. Fees: written exam, $250; computer-based exam, $300.

Fees: Written exam; given twice a year: ANA members, $180; discount (members of ANCC collaborating organization pertinent to the exam), $250; nonmembers, $320. Computer-based exam: ANA members, $230; discount, $300; nonmembers, $370.

Note: All foreign graduates must have transcripts evaluated to determine eligibility. ANCC no longer offers certification for school nurse, school nurse practitioner, cardiac rehabilitation nurse, or general nursing practice. Recertification for these specialties through CE is available, however there is not an exam option.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner*

Adult Nurse Practitioner*

Family Nurse Practitioner*

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner*

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner*

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (pending ABNS approval)

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

All nurse practitioner candidates must meet all of the following basic eligibility requirements: hold an active professional license in the U.S. or its territories.

Candidates must hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing; have been prepared in the specialty area of practice appropriate for the application for certification, through a master's program or formal postgraduate master's program.

Candidates must be a graduat from a program offered by an accredited institution granting graduate-level academic credit for all course work, which includes both didactic and clinical components

Applicants should have a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in the specialty area and role. ANCC reviews nurse practitioner programs for core content in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention, and differential diagnosis and disease management.

In addition, the candidate must have graduated from an accredited master’s or post-master’s program as either an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, which includes: advanced health assessment (including both physical and mental health; pediatric and adolescent physical and mental health assessment is required for the PMHNP-Family Exam), pathophysiology (or neurophysiology/biophysiology), pharmacology or psychopharmacology; diagnosis and medication management of psychiatric illness (clinical practicum) and also have supervised clinical training at the graduate or postgraduate level in 2 psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Health Nursing*

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontological Nursing*

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Home Health Nursing*

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing*

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatric Nursing (pending ABNS approval)

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing*

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing*

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

APRN,BC

Must hold an active professional license in the U.S. or its territories; hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing (see specific eligibility criteria for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Community Health); have formal preparation in the specific area of practice for application for the certification through a master’s program or a formal postgraduate master’s program or a formal postgraduate master's program

Candidates should have graduated from a program offered by an accredited institution granting graduate-level academic credit for all of the course work, offering both didactic and clinical components.

Applicants must have a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in the specialty area and role. Nurses whose programs had less than 500 clinical hours may substitute work hours (completed after the graduation date) through 2005.

In addition to the basic eligibility requirements, must have a master’s or higher degree in community health nursing or a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master’s degree or higher degree in public health with a specialization in community/public health nursing.

In addition to the basic eligibility requirements, must have graduated from a program that provides course work that addresses children’s unique physiologic, psychologic, and developmental needs from birth through age 21.

If graduated 3 or more years prior, candidate must have worked 2,000 hours in a pediatric clinical position in the immediate 3 years prior to applying for certification as a Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Nursing; verification of current clinical practice must be submitted with your application.

In addition to the basic eligibility requirements, the following are required. If master’s degree is not in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.

Candidates must hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing and have a minimum of 18 graduate or postgraduate academic credits in psychiatric and mental health theory.

A minimum of 9 of these credits must contain didactic and clinical experience specific to psychiatric and mental health nursing theory. (Core courses in nursing theory, nursing research, and thesis will not be accepted as part of this 9-credit requirement).

A maximum of 9 of the credits may be in courses containing didactic and clinical experiences specific to psychiatric and mental health theory (e.g. courses in counseling and psychology); and have supervised clinical training at the graduate or postgraduate level in two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.

Same as above with educational focus on Child and Adolescent PMH Nursing.

Must hold an active professional license in the U.S. or its territories RN, licensed registered nurse).

Either a master’s or higher degree in one or more of the following areas of study: RD, master’s or higher degree in clinically relevant area of study (e.g., nutrition, public health, education, sports nutrition, counseling, gerontology); or RPh, master's degree or higher in pharmacy or currently practicing in a state recognizing collaborative diabetes clinical practice.

Note: State board requirements differ from state to state. If a state requires a specific type of advanced degree for advanced practice status and prescriptive privileges, this certification does not supersede the state statute.

All candidates for the advanced diabetes management exams must have a minimum of 500 hours of clinical diabetes experience within 48 months prior to applying for certification. Verification of practice hours must accompany application.

Informatics Nurse—bachelor's degree in nursing*

Informatics Nurse—bachelor's degree in other relevant field

RN,BC

RN,C

Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or in a relevant field such as: science, (biology, anatomy, physiology, etc.), professional disciplines (engineering, computer science, psychology, physical therapy, etc.), or academic liberal arts, (mathematics, English, philosophy, history, etc).

Candidates must hold an active RN license in the U.S. or its territories; have practiced as a licensed RN for a minimum of 2 years

Candidates must have practiced at least 2,000 hours in the field of informatics nursing within the last 3 years, or have completed at least 12 semester hours of academic credits in a graduate program in informatics nursing courses (e.g., computer programming, information science, systems analysis and design, management of information systems)

Applicants for the certification must have practiced a minimum of 1,000 hours in informatics nursing within the last 3 years, or have completed a graduate program in Nursing Informatics that includes at least 200 hours of clinical practicum, and have had 30 contact hours of CE applicable to the specialty area within the last 3 years (candidates who meet clinical practicum requirement can disregard the 30 CE contact hours).

APRN

BC-PCM

Must hold a currently active RN (licensed registered nurse), must have graduated from an accredited institution granting graduate-level academic credit for all course work including both didactic and clinical components.

Must hold either a master's or higher degree in nursing from an Advanced Practice, Palliative Care master's or post master's certificate program with a minimum of 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in palliative care or a master's, post-master's or higher degree in nursing from an advanced practice program (APRN) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with 500 hours of post-master's practice in providing palliative care in the year prior to applying to take the examination.

Nursing Administration*

Nursing Administration—Advanced*

RN, CNA,BC

RN, CNAA,BC

Must have an active RN license in the U.S. or its territories and a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, and have held an administrative position at nurse manager or nurse executive level for at least the equivalent of 24 months of full-time practice in the past 5 years.

The position must include at least 7 of the activities and responsibilities in the Nursing Practice Questionnaire

This requirement may be met if you have been engaged in education and supervision of graduate students in mid- or executive-level nursing administration tracks or programs for at least the equivalent of 24 months of full-time practice in the past 5 years.

Must have had 30 contact hours of CE with 20 hours applicable to nursing administration within the past 2 years, or hold a master’s degree in nursing administration.

A combination of CE and academic credit hours, as well as presenter/lecturer credit, is applicable. Contact hour credit will be allowed for attendance at professional meetings that included content appropriate to nursing administration. Independent study that has been approved for CE or academic credit is also acceptable.

Must have an active RN license in the U.S. or its territories, and a master’s or higher degree in nursing. For nurses first licensed in 1990 and thereafter.

If the master’s degree is not in nursing, a baccalaureate in nursing is required; must have held an administrative position at the nurse executive level for at least the equivalent of 24 months of full-time practice in the past 5 years.

The position must include a majority of the activities and responsibilities listed in the nursing practice questionnaire (see catalog for details).

This requirement may be met if you are engaged in education and supervision of graduate students in executive-level nursing administration tracks or programs for at least the equivalent of 24 months of full-time practice within the past 5 years.

Candidates should have had 30 contact hours of CE applicable to nursing administration within the past 2 years, or hold a master’s degree in nursing administration.

A combination of CE and academic credit hours, as well as presenter/lecturer credit, is acceptable.

Ambulatory Care Nursing

Cardiac and Vascular Nurse*

College Health Nurse*

Community Health Nurse*

Gerontological Nurse*

Home Health Nurse*

Medical-Surgical Nurse*

Nursing Professional Development*

Pediatric Nurse*

Perinatal Nurse*

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse*

RN,C

RN,BC

RN,C

RN,BC

RN,BC

RN,BC

RN,C

RN,BC

RN,BC RN,C

RN,BC

RN,BC RN,C

RN,BC RN,C

RN,BC RN,C

Must have an active RN license in the U.S. or its territories; have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as an RN in the U.S. or its territories.

Must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing for RN,BC or an associate's degree/diploma in nursing for RN,C.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in the specialty within the last 3 years, unless specified in criteria specific to the specialty areas with 30 contact hours within the last 3 years.

In addition to the basic requirements, must have current access to clinical consultation/supervision and provide a statement/endorsement of clinical consultation or supervision from a nurse colleague.

If colleague is not from the place of employment, provide an additional statement/endorsement from a non-nurse mental health colleague from place of employment.