CVN - Certified Vascular Nurse

The Certified Vascular Nurse certification (RN-BC) is relevant for nurses with knowledge and skills in the vascular access field clients. The RN-BC credential is available through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for renewal only.

Applicants for the RN-BC credential renewal may apply online or by mail via the ANCC. The cost of renewal is $250 for American Nurses Association (ANA) members and $350 for non-members.

The RN-BC certification is valid for five years. Before completing the online renewal application with the ANCC, the nurse’s professional development activities must be logged into the ANCC online platform. To renew the certification, the nurse must fulfill the following items:

• Complete the required 75 CEs and 1 or more of the 8 renewal categories for your certification credential within the five years before your renewal application submission. All APRNs—CNS, and NP—are also required to complete 25 CEs of pharmacotherapeutics as a portion of the mandatory 75 CEs.

• Hold a current ANCC certification that is expiring within 12 months.

• Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.

• For National Healthcare Disaster certification, continue to hold license, registration, certificate, or degree as required for exam eligibility.

• Pay the renewal fee.

The ANCC provides detailed information related to the qualifying activities for each renewal category in the Renewal Requirements.

The ANCC offers a renewal handbook.

The nurse seeking additional verification of skills in the vascular access specialty may also observe the following certifications:

• Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC): Offered by the Vascular Access Certification Corporation.

The ANCC also offers the following certifications:

• Pain Management Nursing Certification (PMGT-BC)

• General Nursing Practice Certification (RN-BC)

• Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC)

• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)

• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC)

• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)

• Informatics Nursing Certification (NI-BC)