Certifications

You have the opportunity to become a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice (CARN-AP). These examinations, implemented by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB), are designed to determine and recognize the ability to apply knowledge from nursing and related disciplines to the care of persons with problems resulting from patterns of abuse, dependence, and all aspects of addictions.

What Purpose Does the CARN and CARN-AP Certification Serve?

Read the following white paper.
Certification in Addictions Nursing Promoting and Protecting the Health of the Public.

New Applicants

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

For those of you wishing to apply for CARN  and CARN-AP certifications click here.  Or you may request an application from ancb@smttest.com, or solicit an application by mail at:

SMT Testing                    
2494 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 201                   
Dunedin, FL 34698

Should you have questions, please call SMT at (727)738-8727 ext. 2176.    

CARN and CARN-AP Exams Testing Locations

To see the locations for future tests, please CLICK HERE.