This is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Credential Awarded: ACNS-BC (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist—Board Certified)
Eligibility Criteria
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.
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Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the |
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professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country |
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Hold a master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a clinical nurse specialist |
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accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). A minimum of 500 faculty supervised clinical hours in the CNS-Adult Health Nursing role and specialty must be included in the educational program. The Adult Health CNS graduate program must include course work in: |
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advanced health assessment |
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advanced pharmacology |
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advanced pathophysiology |
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