Examination Information

The Study Guide is currently being revised.

Eligibility Requirements

CARN Requirements
Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, its possessions or Canada. Have a minimum of 2000 hours (one year) of nursing experience related to addictions as an RN within the last three years.

CARN-AP Requirments
Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, its possessions or Canada. A Master's degree or higher in nursing. Minimum of 500 hours of supervised, direct client contact in advanced clinical practice working with individuals and families impacted by addictions/dual diagnoses.All 500 hours may be earned while in the master's program.

Examination Fees

CARN Examination Fees
IntNSA Members $195
New Member $335
Non-Members $395

CARN-AP Examination Fees
IntNSA Members $295
New Member $435
Non-Members $495

Exam Periods and Application Deadlines

Certification testing is conducted twice a year (May and October) with applications due April 1 and September 1 for the respective testing periods.

Scheduling an Exam

For those of you wishing to apply for CARN  and CARN-AP certifications .  Or you may request an application from intnsa@intnsa.org.

Should you have questions, please call at (877) 646-8672.  

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