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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions that require a professional knowledge of nursing. Positions involve providing care to patients in hospitals, clinics, occupational health units, homes, schools and communities; administering anesthetic agents and supportive treatments to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures; promoting better health practices; teaching; performing research in one or more phases of the field of nursing; or consulting and advising nurses who provide direct care to patients.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 0601 - General Health Science Series
  • 0602 - Physician
  • 0603 - Physician Assistant Series
  • 0620 - Practical Nurse
  • 0621 - Nursing Assistant Series
  • 0622 - Medical Supply Aide and Technician Series
  • 0625 - Autopsy Assistant Series
  • 0630 - Dietitian and Nutritionist Series
  • 0631 - Occupational Therapist Series
  • 0633 - Physical Therapist Series
  • 0635 - Kinesiotherapy Series
  • 0636 - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Series
  • 0637 - Manual Arts Therapist Series
  • 0638 - Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist Series
  • 0639 - Educational Therapist Series
  • 0640 - Health Aid and Technician Series
  • 0642 - Nuclear Medicine Technician Series
  • 0644 - Medical Technologist Series
  • 0645 - Medical Technician Series
  • 0646 - Pathology Technician Series
  • 0647 - Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0648 - Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist Series
  • 0649 - Medical Instrument Technician Series
  • 0650 - Medical Technical Assistant Series
  • 0651 - Respiratory Therapist Series
  • 0660 - Pharmacist Series
  • 0661 - Pharmacy Technician Series
  • 0662 - Optometrist Series
  • 0665 - Speech Pathology and Audiology Series
  • 0667 - Orthotist and Prosthetist Series
  • 0668 - Podiatrist Series
  • 0669 - Medical Records Administration Series
  • 0670 - Health System Administration Series
  • 0671 - Health System Specialist
  • 0672 - Prosthetic Representative Series
  • 0673 - Hospital Housekeeping Management Series
  • 0675 - Medical Records Technician
  • 0679 - Medical Support Assistance
  • 0680 - Dental Officer Series
  • 0681 - Dental Assistant
  • 0682 - Dental Hygiene Series
  • 0683 - Dental Laboratory Aid and Technician Series
  • 0685 - Public Health Program Specialist Series
  • 0688 - Sanitarian Series
  • 0690 - Industrial Hygiene Series
  • 0696 - Consumer Safety Series
  • 0698 - Environmental Health Technician Series
  • 0699 - Medical and Health Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
National Certification Examination (NCE CRNA) In DemandIs In Demand National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) In DemandIs In Demand American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S) In DemandIs In Demand American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Case Management Is Not In Demand American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Managed Care Nurse In DemandIs In Demand American Board of Managed Care Nurses someSome    
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) In DemandIs In Demand American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Ambulatory Care Nursing Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Child/Adolescent Psychiatric - Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Advanced Public Health Nursing Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome    
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (GNP-BC) In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified (PCNS-BC) In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Medical-Surgical Nursing In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Nurse Executive Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Nurse Executive Advanced Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Nursing Case Management In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Nursing Professional Development In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Pediatric Nursing In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Is Not In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing In DemandIs In Demand American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Nurse Operative Room (CNOR) Is Not In Demand Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) In DemandIs In Demand National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Pediatric Nurse Is Not In Demand Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care Is Not In Demand Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing Is Not In Demand National Certification Corporation (NCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing Is Not In Demand National Certification Corporation (NCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Maternal Newborn Nursing Is Not In Demand National Certification Corporation (NCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Is Not In Demand National Certification Corporation (NCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) In DemandIs In Demand National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Advanced Practice Nurse Is Not In Demand National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) mostMost    
Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse Is Not In Demand Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) Is Not In Demand Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) someSome    
Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) Is Not In Demand Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) someSome    
Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse Is Not In Demand Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association someSome    
Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Is Not In Demand International Nurses Society on Addictions someSome    
Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse Is Not In Demand Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board someSome    
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Is Not In Demand Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) Is Not In Demand Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) Is Not In Demand American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Is Not In Demand American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) In DemandIs In Demand National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Acute/Critical Care Nurse - Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal (CCRN) In DemandIs In Demand American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader Is Not In Demand American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) Is Not In Demand American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) Is Not In Demand American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified in Infection Control (CIC) In DemandIs In Demand Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Is Not In Demand Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified in Public Health (CPH) Is Not In Demand National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) Is Not In Demand Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) Is Not In Demand Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) Is Not In Demand Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) Is Not In Demand American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Holistic Nursing, Non-Baccalaureate-in-Nursing (HN-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Holistic Nursing, Baccalaureate-in-Nursing (HNB-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Advanced Holistic Nursing, Graduate Degree in Nursing (AHN-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Advanced Practice Holistic Nursing with Prescriptive Authority (APHN-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Nurse Coaching (NC-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Holistic Nursing, Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching (HWNC-BC) Is Not In Demand American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC) someSome    
Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) Is Not In Demand American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Is Not In Demand American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 0610 - Nurse Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Acute Care Nurses mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Clinical Nurse Specialists mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Clinical Research Coordinators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Community Health Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Critical Care Nurses mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Health Educators someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Nurse Anesthetists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Nurse Midwives someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Nurse Practitioners someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Registered Nurses mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to National Certification Examination (NCE CRNA) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) COOL Snapshot page.

The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN), Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) certification is for occupational health nurses whose practices involve clinician, coordinator, advisor, and case manager roles. COHN candidates must possess a current, active RN license and have completed one of the following in the past five years: 3,000 hours of occupational health nursing experience for paid compensation or a certificate program in occupational health nursing for academic credit from a National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) funded Education and Research Center (ERC) program. Time spent in a graduate program related to occupational health or in a baccalaureate completion program may be considered for a portion of the occupational health nursing work experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S) COOL Snapshot page.

The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN), Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist (COHN-S) certification is for occupational health nurses whose practices involve clinician, manager, educator, consultant, and case manager roles. COHN-S candidates must hold a current, active RN license, possess a bachelor's degree or higher, and have completed one of the following in the past five years: 3,000 hours of occupational health nursing experience for paid compensation or a certificate program in occupational health nursing for academic credit from a National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) funded Education and Research Center (ERC) program. Time spent in a graduate program related to occupational health or in a baccalaureate completion program may be considered for a portion of the occupational health nursing work experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Case Management COOL Snapshot page.

The American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN), Case Management is an intermediate-level certification for professionals who coordinate health care services for individuals following illness or injury. The occupational health nurse case manager coordinates efforts of health care teams to facilitate an individual client's health care services from the onset of injury or illness to safe return to work or optimal alternative. Case management includes the development of preventive systems and the mobilization of appropriate resources for care over the course of the health event. Care is delivered with the objective of returning the worker to pre-illness or pre-injury function or to the highest level of functioning achievable. Candidates for the Case Management certification are required to be current licensed RNs or international equivalent and must pass the exam.

Click here to go to Certified Managed Care Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) COOL Snapshot page.

The purpose of AMCB certification program is to set the national standard for the profession of midwifery and to protect the public by ensuring that certified individuals have met pre-determined criteria for safe practice. The exam is intended to assess the cognitive knowledge of a beginning midwifery practitioner (CNM or CM) to include both normal and abnormal, physical examination findings, lab values, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical decision making. The level of practice measures entry-level midwifery practice as a beginning practitioner. The audience for AMCB’s certification programs are successful graduates of an accredited educational program for nurse-midwives or midwives with a graduate degree. CNM candidates must also have an active RN license.

Click here to go to Ambulatory Care Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Child/Adolescent Psychiatric - Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Advanced Public Health Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Gerontological Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (GNP-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified (PCNS-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Medical-Surgical Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Nurse Executive COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Nurse Executive Advanced COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Nursing Case Management COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Nursing Professional Development COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Pediatric Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) is an intermediate level credential that measures the attainment of a defined body of nursing knowledge pertinent to that specialty. To qualify for the exam, candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States or its Territories. A nursing certificate that is equivalent to a Registered Nurse in the United States is also acceptable. BCEN recommends that candidates have two years of experience in the emergency department, but it is not required.

Click here to go to Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) is an intermediate level credential that measures the attainment of a defined body of nursing knowledge specific to flight nursing. To qualify for the exam, a candidate must be a Registered Nurse with a current, unrestricted license. A nursing certificate that is equivalent to a registered nurse in the United States is also acceptable. BCEN recommends two years of experience as a flight nurse; however, it is not required.

Click here to go to Certified Nurse Operative Room (CNOR) COOL Snapshot page.

The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), Certified Nurse Operative Room (CNOR) certification is for perioperative nurses. CNOR candidates must have a current unrestricted RN license, be currently working full-time or part-time in perioperative nursing in the area of nursing education, administration, research or clinical practice, and have completed a minimum of two years and 2,400 hours of experience in perioperative nursing, with a minimum of 50% (1,200 hours) in the intraoperative setting. Candidates must also pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Manager (CM) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The Certified Manager (CM) is a general management certification. It is appropriate for supervisors, managers and leaders at all levels, in any industry, and benefits certificate recipients and their organizations. The CM program consists of 3 course modules of which each includes a study manual, online learning resources, practice exams and a certification exam. To earn the CM certification one must pass three certification exams. Successful completion of the CM exams is a reliable indicator that an individual possesses the skills that leaders and managers need. Eligibility for the CM certification is determined by a point system that considers both experience and education. A candidate must have at least 10 points including at least 3 Education points, and at least 4 Experience points. Candidates may count a maximum of 6 Education points and 7 Experience Points toward eligibility. Those who do not qualify for CM status may still participate in the CM program if they have met at least one of the minimum eligibility requirements. These individuals will earn Associate Certified Manager (ACM) status upon completion of the program. An ACM may earn full CM status through additional education and/or experience.

Click here to go to Certified Pediatric Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Inpatient Obstetric Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Low Risk Neonatal Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Maternal Newborn Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist is an entry-level credential for individuals desiring to have their competency and professionalism in health education verified for potential employers, clients or other stakeholders. Health educators provide and manage health education programs that help individuals and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. The exam covers the various aspects of being a health educator such as assessing needs and resources, planning and implementing health education, evaluation and research, and advocating for health. Certified individuals should be able to plan and implement programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments as well as act as a resource to individuals and the community.

Click here to go to Advanced Practice Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) examination measures nursing proficiency in certain skills, tasks and general areas of knowledge in hemodialysis. The examination tests the following four major domains of practice and tasks performed in the scope of hemodialysis nursing: supervision/administration, dialysis and related issues, professional development and environmental control. This is a high level certification and requires applicants to have RN with valid license and one year of experience in an ESRD facility (copy of valid license).

Click here to go to Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Addictions Registered Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) COOL Snapshot page.

The American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC), Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification is for professionals who possess expertise in minimizing risk in a health care setting through proven knowledge of clinical and patient safety programs, risk financing, and compliance with federal regulations. CPHRM candidates must meet an education and/or experience requirement and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations. CHPS candidates must demonstrate a commitment to advancing privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development. To earn the CHPS certification, candidates must meet education/credential and experience requirements and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: varies by State

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This is a mid-level licensing exam, required by the national council of state boards of Nursing. The NCLEX-RN is a national, standardized, multiple-choice exam for registered nurses developed and controlled by the national council of states boards of nursing. The exam is application oriented related to the job functions most commonly required of entry-level RNs. The exam tests current medical knowledge nursing competencies and determines eligibility to earn a RN license and begin working as a registered Nurse.

Click here to go to Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) is an intermediate level credential that measures the attainment of a defined body of nursing knowledge specific to critical care ground transport nursing. To be eligible for the CTRN exam, a candidate must be a Registered Nurse with a current, unrestricted license. A nursing certificate that is equivalent to a registered nurse in the United States is also acceptable. BCEN recommends two years of experience as a ground transport nurse; however, it is not required.

Click here to go to Acute/Critical Care Nurse - Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal (CCRN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Nurse Manager and Leader COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified in Infection Control (CIC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The CBIC Certified in Infection Control (CIC) credential is for professionals who have competence in the actual practice of infection prevention and control and healthcare epidemiology, and is intended for individuals who are actively accountable for the infection prevention and control program within their current position. Candidates must have a post-secondary degree from an accredited institution and sufficient experience in infection prevention and control. There is no specific time requirement that defines “sufficient experience;” however CBIC emphasizes that this certification examination is geared toward the professional who has had at least two years of full-time experience in infection prevention and control.

Click here to go to Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) COOL Snapshot page.

The Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB), Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) is an intermediate-level certification for RNs who provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. CMSRNs attend to attend to patients who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. Due to the broad range of medical conditions CMSRNs encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. CMSRNs are required to meet experiential and licensure requirements and to pass the exam.

Click here to go to Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) COOL Snapshot page.

The Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB), Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCCTM) credential is an intermediate-level certification for RNs who work in care coordination and transition management roles. CCCTMs work in collaborative healthcare teams and deliver nursing care by communicating the needs of patients to other medical professionals and by educating patients, caregivers, and support networks. CCCTMs are required to meet experiential and licensure requirements and to pass the exam.

Click here to go to Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Basic Holistic Nursing, Non-Baccalaureate-in-Nursing (HN-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Basic Holistic Nursing, Baccalaureate-in-Nursing (HNB-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Advanced Holistic Nursing, Graduate Degree in Nursing (AHN-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Advanced Practice Holistic Nursing with Prescriptive Authority (APHN-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Nurse Coaching (NC-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Holistic Nursing, Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching (HWNC-BC) COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) COOL Snapshot page.

The AONE Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) is an intermediate-level nurse leader credential geared to nurse leaders who are engaged in executive nursing practice. Candidates for the CENP hold valid and unrestricted registered nurse licenses, meet educational and experience requirements, and pass the required exam.

Click here to go to Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) COOL Snapshot page.

The AONE Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) is an intermediate-level credential designed for nurse leaders in nurse manager roles. Candidates for the CNML hold valid and unrestricted registered nurse licenses, meet educational and experience requirements, and pass the required exam.

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This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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