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Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse — CAPA

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Description

Perianesthesia nursing is a unique nursing specialty requiring its own certification to help protect the public. ABPANC sponsors two certification programs for qualified registered nurses caring for patients who have experienced anesthesia, procedures requiring sedation, and analgesia: the Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and the Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) programs.

Certifying Organization

American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Suggested because Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse applies to Acute Care Nurses. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

Related Careers

Acute Care NursesClinical Nurse SpecialistsCritical Care NursesNurse AnesthetistsNurse MidwivesNurse PractitionersRegistered Nurses

Other Certifications from American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.

Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
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