How can a CNS specialize in otology, otoneurology, or neurotology?

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Are there programs that provide credentials so an RN or an APN can specialize in otology, neurotology, or otoneurology? I'm not as interested in the nose or throat as I am solely of the ear. Not that I wouldn't mind getting an otorhinolaryngology or otolaryngology (as it is usually called now) certificate if there are such certifications available for clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners or just a post RN certificate. I'm also interested in the neuro and brain specialties of the hearing system in general.

Is there a way that a future Deaf RN could focus soley on treating the perioperative Deaf patient? It's simply a calling...

I'd like to know how I can obtain such specialties and where.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hmmm - good questions. I'm an adult health CNS and there might be an advanced ENT specialty certification. I did a quick google search and didn't find anything about advanced practice nursing but here is the link for the ENT nurses organization:

http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR3263.htm

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Hmmm - good questions. I'm an adult health CNS and there might be an advanced ENT specialty certification. I did a quick google search and didn't find anything about advanced practice nursing but here is the link for the ENT nurses organization:

http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR3263.htm

Thank you for the link. After searching the organization's site, I found this:

"The National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN) endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination for all otorhinolaryngology and head-neck registered nurses. Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in a specialized area of practice. Board certification in otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing is highly valued and provides formal recognition of basic otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing knowledge.

The Certification Program is sponsored by the National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN). The Certification Examination for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses is administered for the NCBOHN by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), 1350 Broadway - 17th Floor, New York, New York 10018, (212) 356-0660 (212) 356-0660, http://www.ptcny.com. Questions concerning the examination should be referred to PTC."

I'm still not sure how they get cetified, though...

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

My guess would be some sort of certification exam. How about calling them?

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My guess would be some sort of certification exam. How about calling them?

I'll do that. Thanks.

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