Urgent Announcement
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) have developed a way to evaluate Advanced Forensics Nurses by reviewing the collective body of work present in a nurse's portfolio.
Portfolio recognition uses a different evaluation process than certification to determine if an applicant meets all criteria. For certifications, the evaluation is done through an exam. For portfolio recognition, the applicant submits a detailed electronic submission (called a portfolio) that included degrees, transcripts, continuing education, preceptorship, case studies, faculty evaluations, published articles, and other such information. Evaluators (a group of your forensic nurse peers selected for their expertise) analyze the evidence submitted in the portfolio and evaluate against predetermined criteria. If all criteria are met, then recognition is awarded. No exams are administered for portfolio recognition.
Credential Awarded: AFN (Advanced Forensic Nurse)
Eligibility Criteria
Coming Soon
Initial Certification Application
This application is a typeable PDF. Applicants have the option of saving the application to their own computer, typing in all of the required information, then printing the application, signing where appropriate, and mailing it. Alternately, all applications may be printed out and then filled in by hand in blue or black ink before mailing.
The first step in applying for portfolio recognition is to download the application. Read over it carefully to determine whether you are eligible. If you are, please fill out the application and return it to ANCC. IAFN members receive a discounted rate.
The second step in applying for portfolio recognition is to input your information into Decision Critical's portfolio, available at www.decisioncritical.com. ANCC has contracted this portfolio company to provide long-term storage of portfolio information to be used in subsequent renewals of your portfolio recognition. ANCC can not accept other on-line portfolios.
Renewal Application
Certifications must be renewed every 5 years. Renewal applications are due at least 3 months before your certification expiration date.
*Pricing valid for 2009-2010 only—additional fees for special services may apply. See application for details.