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EXAMINATION PROCESS |
- Tests at each location are unique and identified with the RN’s name. The RN must
pre-register with the BNACB 60 days before the test date. The RN cannot register at the
testing site. See attachment 1, pg 14, for Certification Examination Registration Form.
- The exam is 120 multiple choice and true/false questions. Each examination consists of 72
questions from the CHT test question bank and 48 questions from the CHRN test question
bank. There are no essay or short answer questions.
- The exam is two hours. Plan to be at the test site slightly longer for explanation of the
testing process and distribution of testing material
- The tests are scored by the NBDHMT and sent to the BNACB for recording and notification
of test results
- A certificate and a wallet sized card saying “Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse” are sent
to each applicant who passes the exam
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What to bring:
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- Several # 2 pencils
- Passport or other photo ID
- A pocket calculator is helpful, but not required
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Test Locations: |
- Examinations are offered in conjunction with the Baromedical Nurses Association annual
meeting and the annual meeting of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
- An effort is made to schedule exams at regional chapter meetings of the Undersea and
Hyperbaric Medical Society, and other meetings for hyperbaric nurses
- Special arrangements can be made to have the examination proctored at educational
institutions approved by the Board. It is not appropriate for hyperbaric programs to provide
“in house” examination proctorship
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- Passing score is 70%
- Scores of 90% or greater will be graded as “With Distinction.”
- On rare occasions, misconduct or circumstances may make scores invalid. If there are
doubts about the score, the candidate must cooperate with any BNACB investigation. The
BNACB reserves the right to cancel the exam score, if in their opinion, there is reason to
question validity. Before exercising this right, the BNACB will offer the candidate an
opportunity to retake the exam at no additional fee.
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CERTIFICATION / RECERTIFICATION |
- Certification is valid for four years.
- Certificates expire December 31, four years from the year of initial certification. Example:
if the initial certification is October 2008, the certification will expire December 31, 2011.
- If recertification is not granted, the candidate will be notified in writing, listing the reasons.
The candidate may reapply for recertification at no additional fee by applying in writing
within 90 days of being notified that recertification was denied.
- See addendum 1, page 9, for optional certification/recertification periods and effective
dates.
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