ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

ANA

Pain Management Certification Eligibility Criteria

This is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered Nurse—Board Certified)

Eligibility Criteria
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.

  Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the
    professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
     
Have practiced the equivalent of two years full time as a registered nurse
     
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
 
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

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