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Basic Transcultural Nursing Criteria (Initial Certification Five Years)

1. Hold a current, active, unrestricted RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
2. Hold a diploma, an associate, or BSN degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) if school is in the US; or legally recognized equivalent in another country.
3. Currently employed in nursing, either full- or part-time, at the time of application.
4. Completed at least one course (didactic and/or clinical) in cultural diversity and promotion of cultural competence for a minimum of 3 credits (or equivalent 42 Contact Hours).
5. Completed 2400 hours of transcultural nursing practice as a registered nurse in an administrative, teaching, research, or clinical capacity, either full- or part-time during the five years prior to submitting your application.

Description of Practice  The CTN-B practices in diverse settings including primary care, acute care, community settings, rural/remote area nursing, and long-term care across the life span and is actively engaged in education (e.g. patient, staff, students, and colleagues), case management, clinical practice, consultation, research, and/or administration.

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Basic Certification TCNS Member USD 325

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Basic Certification TCNS Non-Member USD 450

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BASIC CERTIFICATION APPLICATION/PAYMENT PROCESS:

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