Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)
Examination Content
The BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Nurse
examination measures nursing proficiency
in certain skills, tasks and general areas of knowledge. The examination
tests skills and general areas of knowledge. The examination tests
the following four major domains of practice and tasks performed
in the scope of hemodialysis nursing.
- Supervision/Administration
10%
- Dialysis and Related
Issues 74.5%
- Professional Development
5.5%
- Environmental Control
10.0%
See
detailed content outline (pdf)
As of October 1, 2008, the examination has a three hour time limit
and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions.
Eligibility
- RN with valid license
and one year of experience in an ESRD facility (copy of valid
license)
- LPN or LVN with
valid license and two years experience in ESRD in a nursing capacity
as verified by immediate supervisor or medical director
- Applicants are required
to submit two signed letters of reference with their applications.
A signed letter will be required from their immediate supervisor.
The other will be required from a professional, e.g., a peer or
mentor in the field of nephrology. Applicants must be employed
at the time of application submission.
- Applicants must
complete the application in its entirety and sign.
Application
Form (pdf)
 Computer Based Testing (CBT) Exam
Schedule
 Paper & Pencil Exam (PPE) Exam Schedule
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