Abstract
More than a decade ago, the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) recognized the need for certification in this specialty. Presently, leaders in the addictions field are calling for the expansion of knowledge, attitudes, competencies and skills for health professionals in all disciplines in order to effectively identify, intervene, and refer individuals with substance use disorders. Nurses holding the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) and the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) have a long and strong history in meeting this present day challenge. This article discusses the historical development of the advanced practice specialty certification in addictions nursing. Efforts to promote recognition of master's prepared nurses with certification in addictions nursing are presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 37-40 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of addictions nursing |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Addictions Nursing
- Certification
- Deemed Status
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Phychiatric Mental Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health