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For the FNP and Adult/Gerontology NPs, these enhance practice and meet the needs of patients in both urban and rural areas.  \n\n| Addictions (CARNNP) | NPs who obtain specialty certification as CARN-AP demonstrates their expertise in the field of Addictions Nursing. The CARA act passage in 2016 allowed NPs to complete 24 hours ofCE to get an X waiver on the DEA to prescribe medically assisted therapy (MAT) to patients with substance use disorders (SUD) . CE is available at no cost on the AANP CE center. (Buprenorphine Waiver Course) | [https://ancbonline.org/](https://ancbonline.org/)\u003Cbr>[https://aanp.inreachce.com](https://aanp.inreachce.com) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Cardiovascular (CVNP-BC) | Certification is offered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCM) . NPs are encouraged to have at least two years on the job in the practice of cardiology before attempting this exam. | [https://www.abcmcertification.com/certification-exams.html](https://www.abcmcertification.com/certification-exams.html) |\n| Dermatology (DCNP) | The Dermatology Nurse Practitioner’s specialty certification examination is based on a practice analysis of dermatology nurse practitioner practice. | [https://www.dnanurse.org/dnaeducation/certification/dcnp](https://www.dnanurse.org/dnaeducation/certification/dcnp)certification/ |\n| Emergency Room (ENP-C) | AANPCB started an ER NP specialty certification for FNPs who have completed didactic and clinical hours to provide NP care in emergency rooms across the lifespan | [http://aaenp-natl.org/index.php](http://aaenp-natl.org/index.php) |\n\n\n| Gerontology (GS-C) | This specialty certification distinguishes APRNs who possess expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. | [https://www.gapna.org/certification](https://www.gapna.org/certification) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Hospice/Palliative Care (ACHPN) | The Hospice and Palliative Certification Center developed a competence-based specialty examination for experienced hospice and palliative advanced practice registered nurses. | [http://advancingexpertcare.org/achpn/](http://advancingexpertcare.org/achpn/) |\n| Hospitalist NP | Core competencies for physicians as well as NPs/PAs are available on the Society of Hospital Medicine website.\u003Cbr>There is no “certification” currently but boot camps and additional CE is available to NP/PAs who practice in hospital medicine. | [https://www.hospitalmedicine.org/professional](https://www.hospitalmedicine.org/professional)development/core-competencies/ |\n| Nephrology (CNNNP) | NNCC has established a specialty examination for NPs with at least 2000 hours practicing in nephrology. | [https://www.nncc-exam.org/certification/cnn-np](https://www.nncc-exam.org/certification/cnn-np) |\n\n\n| Obesity | The field of obesity is gaining a great deal of interest with NPs finding ways to verify their knowledge. Below are various entities to validate this knowledge.\u003Cbr>NO certification is required at this time\u003Cbr>but available for those who desire additional education on the care of patients with obesity.\u003Cbr>AANP has released an “introductory certificate” for Obesity in Primary Care. There are 7 modules for this introductory certification. CE currently grant funded until May 2019. CE is provided at no cost for AANP members as well as nonmembers.\u003Cbr>Obesity Medicine Association certification for NPs/PAs\u003Cbr>International certification available through World Obesity.\u003Cbr>Board certification available for interdisciplinary providers through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) | [https://aanp.inreachce.com](https://aanp.inreachce.com)\u003Cbr>[https://obesitymedicine.org/cme/np-pa-certificate-obesity](https://obesitymedicine.org/cme/np-pa-certificate-obesity)medicine/\u003Cbr>[https://www.worldobesity.org/scope/certification/](https://www.worldobesity.or","cbCaibKNWu6dKRXW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibKNWu6dKRXW","pdf",115272,"English","# NP Specialty Certifications\n## Addictions Nursing (CARNNP)\n## Cardiovascular (CVNP-BC)\n## Dermatology (DCNP)\n## Emergency Room (ENP-C)\n## Gerontology (GS-C)\n## Hospice/Palliative Care (ACHPN)\n## Hospitalist NP\n## Nephrology (CNNNP)\n## Obesity\n## Oncology (AOCNP)\n## Orthopaedic (ONP-C)\n## Urology (CUNP)","[{\"question\":\"Which NP specialty certifications are listed for addictions, cardiovascular, and dermatology?\",\"answer\":\"The document lists Addictions Nursing (CARNNP), Cardiovascular (CVNP-BC), and Dermatology (DCNP) specialty certification options, each with referenced organizations and supporting program details.\"},{\"question\":\"What prerequisites are mentioned before attempting the cardiovascular certification exam?\",\"answer\":\"It states that NPs are encouraged to have at least two years of job experience in cardiology before attempting the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document describe continuing education and access for certain specialty pathways?\",\"answer\":\"It notes that continuing education may be available at no cost through specific AANP resources and also describes a funded period for obesity-related continuing education until May 2019.\"}]","NP Specialty Certifications - Practice and Exam Preparation Resources | PDF",1789971499]