Official Board policy states that the BONENT Executive Office:

• Can only speak to exam applicants regarding application details.
• May not discuss any application with managers, supervisors educators, co-workers or family members.

Eligibility
In addition to any requirements imposed by state licensing authorities, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Nurses (CHN, CPDN) – a valid RN, one year of experience in nephrology and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
  
  
• LPN or LVN: a valid LVN or LPN license, current active participation in an ESRD facility and for the following exams:
  - CHN or CPDN Exam – two years of experience in nephrology;
  - CHT Exam - one year of experience in nephrology.
  
  
• Technicians (CHT) – a copy of your high school diploma or official transcripts (with principal signature and/or school seal), one year (12 months) of experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
  • If you are currently unemployed but have a minimum of 12 months experience as a dialysis patient care technologist, you will be required to have your immediate past supervisor sign your application and write a reference letter. All other stated requirements apply.
  • PCTs with greater than 4 years work experience in dialysis, who lack evidence of a high school diploma, may use that work experience in lieu of the requirement for high school diploma.
  • If you have no experience as a patient care technician/technologist, you may apply to take the BONENT exam upon successful completion of a BONENT Approved Program.

All experience must be verified by two signed letters of reference:

• One from the applicant's immediate supervisor
  
• The other from a professional, e.g., a peer or mentor in the field of nephrology

Application Form (PDF)