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This
is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered
Nurse—Board Certified)
Description
of Practice
The nurse in pain management
provides comprehensive nursing care to clients experiencing acute and
chronic pain from a variety of causes such as cancer, labor and
deliver, post operative, headaches, etc. The nurse uses pain management
knowledge and skills to make clinical decisions, develop client
diagnosis, establish a plan of care, and evaluate the effectiveness of
care for patients of all ages including special populations. Care is
provided in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Nurses engaged in pain management adhere to
the scope of practice authorized by state and federal regulations in
which the practice occurs.
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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|  | Have practiced the equivalent
of two years full time as a registered nurse |
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|  | Have practiced in a nursing
role which involves aspects of pain management |
| | e.g. pain assessment and
management, pain management education, research, etc.) at least 2,000
hours in the three years prior to applying to take the examination |
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|  | Have completed 30 hours of
continuing education in the three year prior to taking |
| | the exam, of which a minimum
of 15 hours must be related to pain management |