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Certification in Holistic Nursing
Certification in Holistic Nursing is obtained through the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation (AHNCC). AHNCC is the only national credentialing corporation for Holistic Nursing. AHNCC works with the AHNA as both organizations support and facilitate the understanding and growth of holistic nursing.
For your convenience AHNA has provided a brief synopsis of AHNCC certification.
To learn more about holistic nursing certification, please visit the AHNCC web site at www.ahncc.org or contact Margaret Erickson at ahncc@flash.net
The holistic nursing certification process involves completion of an application, a written component, and the examination.
The Certification Exam**
AHNCC offers 2 examinations:
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the Basic HN-BC exam
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the Advanced AHN-BC exam
The examinations are multiple choice exams and based on 9 major concepts. Preparation for the examinations is by self-study. The computer based, multiple choice exams are offered in March and October and allow people to sit at 700 different locations throughout the country.
Criteria for Certification
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An unrestricted U.S. RN license
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A Baccalaureate degree** in any field (does not have to be in nursing) for the basic HN-BC examination and a masters degree in nursing for the advanced AHN-BC examination
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One year full-time practice in holistic nursing or 2000 hours in the last 5 years
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*48 contact hours in holistic nursing theory, practice, research or ethics within the last 2 years
*All AHNA provided and approved program contact hours may be applied toward the contact hour requirement for Certification in Holistic Nursing.
**NOTE: A third certification process is under construction for the Non-Baccalaureate Nurse. Non-Baccalaureate nurses wishing to sit for the March 2010 examination are encouraged to submit their applications by September 15th, 2009 to allow sufficient time to complete the Qualitative Assessment by November 15th, and move into the final phase of the certification process, i.e. the Quantitative Examination. If you have additional questions contact AHNCC at ahncc@flash.net.
Please direct all questions about holistic nursing certification or the testing/ application process to AHNCC. E-mail AHNCC@flash.net.
Start the Certification Process
Send $5.00 for the handbook/application packet to:
AHNCC
811 Linden Loop,
Cedar Park, TX 78613
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