Medical-Surgical Nursing Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Requirements

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Credential Awarded: RN-BC

Eligibility Criteria

Hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse.
Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in the specialty area of medical-surgical nursing within the last 3 years.
Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in medical-surgical nursing within the last 3 years.

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Medical-Surgical Nursing Application [pdf]

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