Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)
Credential: Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)
Credentialing Agency: Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)
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).
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: valid RN license
- Experience: 1 year
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)
100 South Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (202) 462-1252
Fax: (202) 463-1257
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Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have an RN, LPN or LVN license.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with RN license should have one year of experience in nephrology and current active participation in End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facility.
Option 2:Applicants with LPN or LVN license should have two years experience in ESRD in a nursing capacity as verified by immediate supervisor or medical director.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) credential has the following other requirements:
- Applicants are required to submit two signed letters of reference with their applications. A signed letter will be required from their immediate supervisor. The other will be required from a professional (e.g., a peer or mentor) in the field of nephrology.
- Applicants must be employed at the time of application submission.
Written Exam
- Supervision/Administration (10%)
- Dialysis and Related Issues (74.5%)
- Professional Development (5.5%)
- Environmental Control (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) examination:
- Best Sources
- Related Training
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by ISO-Quality Testing, Inc. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ISO-Quality Testing, Inc website:
For more information on the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)
Renewal Period: 4 years