Credential Awarded: RN-BC

• Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
• Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse.
• Have practiced in a nursing role that involves aspects of pain management (e.g., pain assessment and management, pain management education, research, etc.) for at least 2,000 hours in the 3 years prior to applying to take the examination.
• Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in the 3 years prior to taking the exam, of which a minimum of 15 hours must be related to pain management.