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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 |
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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 |
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the exam, of which a minimum of 15 hours must be related to pain management |