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Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing Certification Eligibility Criteria

Credential Awarded: RN-BC

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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 a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in psychiatric–mental health nursing within the last 3 years.
  • Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in psychiatric–mental health nursing within the last 3 years.

International applicants: click here for additional requirements.