CARN (Certified Addictions Registered Nurse)

Eligibility Criteria:

Three years experience as an RN
Within the three years prior to the application, a minimum of 4000 hours (two years) of nursing experience related to addictions.

Fee:
IntNSA members $175
Non-members $275

IntNSA offers a study guide for the CARN exam for a fee of $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Click here to download an order form (PDF).


CARN Recertification

In order to recertify, one will need 60 points of credit as well as verification of a minimum of 2,000 hours (1 year) of addictions nursing experience as a registered nurse in a staff, administrative, teaching, consultation, private practice, counseling, or research capacity within the past four years. Download CARN re-certification application.

Late CARN Recertification 

1. Certification renewal applications will be accepted up to two years after the certification has expired, with a $100 fee in addition to the basic recertification fee.
2. The ability to practice may be impacted if the state or workplace requires certification to practice and the certification has expired. The responsibility lies with registered nurse to maintain certification.
3. Once the certification has expired, the credential can no longer be used.
4. The credential may be reinstated only under the following conditions:

• successful recertification by application within the 2-year period after the    
  certification has expired (all requirements must be fulfilled prior to the 
  expiration of the 2-year period); or
• recertification by examination. 

Please send CARN re-certification applications and checks payable to IntNSA and/or credit cards to: