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Instructions on Completing the CARN Recertification ApplicationTo complete your <strong>recertification</strong> packet, you will need 60 points of credit from theprevious four years. The types of credits and the number of points you can use arelisted in this <strong>recertification</strong> application. Please complete the forms and return only theones you used; the others may be discarded. When completing your application,please keep the following in mind:In order to process your <strong>recertification</strong> application before the expiration date, returnyour completed application to our office by the due date.You are not required to mail proof of credits with your application. However, pleasekeep copies of all proof in the event that you are audited.Please fill in the blocks completely when completing the education, scholarly activity,and/or volunteer activity forms. For example, do not leave the program applicabilityblock blank or write “see attached.” If any blocks are left blank, the application willbe returned to you for completion.You may only use credits that are related to the enhancement of yourprofessional addictions nursing practice (see application for details). Courseson subjects such as computer skills will not be counted toward <strong>recertification</strong>.The timeframe for certification is based on the month of the initial certification byexamination. Thus, the <strong>recertification</strong> deadline is June 30 th for those certified in thespring, and December 31 st for those certified in the fall.Your <strong>recertification</strong> application will take approximately four to six weeks to process. Onceyour application has been processed, you will receive a new certificate and a new ANCBcard with your updated certification expiration date. You must recertify every four years tokeep your certification current and valid.If you have suggestions on improving the <strong>recertification</strong> process, we would love to hearfrom you. You may include suggestions with your <strong>recertification</strong> application.We look forward to working with you for another four years. Thank you for yourdedication to addictions nursing practice.IntNSA Payment Processing CenterAddictions Nursing Certification ProgramPO Box 14846Lenexa, KS 66285-4846913.895.4622913.895.4652 FAXRevised July 2011
Certified Addictions Registered NurseApplication: Recertification by Points of CreditThis booklet contains the instructions andforms necessary to apply for <strong>recertification</strong> asa Certified Addictions Registered Nurse –Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). Pleasereview all materials carefully beforebeginning to complete the forms. You mayduplicate forms if additional space is needed.Please make a personal copy of allapplication materials before submitting them.To recertify by points of credit, 60 pointsmust be submitted on the enclosed forms.Points will be accepted that meet thesecritieria:EducationA) Continuing education related to theenhancement of your professionaladdictions nursing practice, includingroles of an addictions nurse clinician,supervisor, administrator, consultant,researcher, or educator. One contacthour is equal to one point of credit. Theentire 60 points of credit may besubmitted in continuing educationcontact hours.B) Formal course work related to theenhancement of your professionalnursing practice in addictions, includingthe roles of an addictions nurse clinician,supervisor, administrator, consultant,researcher, or educator. One credit houris worth two points of credit. The coursework must be at the graduate level. Amaximum of 40 points of credit will beaccepted for formal course work.Scholarly ActivityC) Publication related to addictions nursingpractice, research, consultation, oreducation. Each publication is worth 10points of credit.D) Presentation of content related toaddictions nursing practice, research,consultation, or education. Each contacthour of presentation time is worth fivepoints of credit.E) Volunteer professional service in anaddiction-related professionalorganization. One year of service in anelected or appointed position is worthfive points of credit.F) Volunteer community service inaddictions-related activities. Ten hoursof service are worth one point ofcredit. A maximum of 20 points canbe earned as a combined total forprofessional volunteer service andcommunity volunteer service.Revised July 2011
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