Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN)

The Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) credential is a certification that acknowledges nurses with specialized skills in addiction treatment. Offered by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB), this certification requires students to have at least 2,000 hours of relevant experience and 30 hours of continuing education in addiction nursing. Certified addiction nurses play a crucial role in various settings, from direct patient care to teaching and research. Nurses not only enhance their professional credibility but also position themselves for leadership roles within the field of addiction nursing.