Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child & Adolescent
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Certification
This is a computer-based test (CBT)
Application and Pricing (PDF: 348KB)
The Clinical Nurse Specialist in Child/Adolescent Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing (CNS) is a registered nurse prepared in a graduate level child/adolescent psychiatric & mental health clinical nurse specialist program to treat children and adolescents with mental health/psychiatric disorders using a variety of therapeutic and interpersonal techniques. Knowledge of child development and conceptualization of the child as part of a family system is essential to providing expert care. The Child/Adolescent Psychiatric & Mental Health CNS utilizes diagnostic and assessment skills to provide therapeutic services through multiple modalities. The CNS practices in a variety of settings and is actively engaged in education (e.g. patient, staff, students, and colleagues), case management, expert clinical practice, consultation, research, and administration.
Eligibility Requirements
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Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
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Hold a master’s, post-master’s, or doctorate from a clinical nurse specialist in child/adolescent psychiatric and mental health program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). A minimum of 500 faculty supervised clinical hours in the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric & Mental Health CNS role & specialty must be included in the educational program. The Child/Adolescent Psychiatric & Mental Health CNS graduate program must include course work in:
- advanced health assessment
- advanced pharmacology
- advanced pathophysiology
- clinical training in at least two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.
Credential Awarded: PMHCNS-BC (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist – Board Certified)
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