CARN-AP (CARN - Advanced Practice)

Eligibility Criteria:

Current CARN certification or meet eligibility criteria for CARN
Master’s degree or higher in nursing
Minimum of 500 hours of supervised direct client contact in advanced clinical practice in addictions/psychiatric/mental health nursing. All 500 hours may be earned while in the master’s program.

Fee:

IntNSA members $275
Non-members $375

CARN-AP Recertification

Download CARN-AP re-certification application.

Recertification Fees:

CARN-AP-IntNSA member rate $275
CARN-AP non-members $375

Late CARN-AP Recertification 

1. Certification renewal applications will be accepted up to two years  after the certification has expired, with a $100 fee in addition  to the basic recertification fee.
2. The ability to practice may be impacted if the state or workplace requires certification to practice and the certification has expired. The responsibility lies with registered nurse to maintain certification.
3. Once the certification has expired, the credential can no longer be used.
4. The credential may be reinstated only under the following conditions:

• successful recertification by application within the 2-year period after the    
  certification has expired (all requirements must be fulfilled prior to the 
  expiration of the 2-year period); or
• recertification by examination. 

Please send CARN-AP re-certification applications and checks payable to IntNSA and/or credit cards to: