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Does anyone have information on the certified addictions nurse exam. Im working on this certificate

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Im obtaining a certification in addiction nursing. I will have to take a board exam. Does anybody know where to find study material?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi there - moving to Addictions Nursing for more answers.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

IntNSA page about the exam: CARN and CARN-AP Examination Information

I was thinking about taking the examination this October, but I think I may postpone it until next spring and focus on finishing the BSN first.

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Specializes in Addiction.

There is a new study guide for sale on the IntNSA web site, as well as a new test matrix. Be sure to include these in your study planning. I took the CARN-AP, true to all advance practice test it was very process oriented. The CARN is nursing care/treatment planning, safety and addiction as a disease.

Best of luck. :)

PS There is a review course every year at the IntNSA conference and IntNSA chapters often hold them across the country.

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Specializes in Addictions, Acute Psychiatry.

I got my guide used from fleaBay. Sometimes you can find good deals there.

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