Practice Analysis & Role Delineation Study

In keeping with advances in the role of addiction nurses nationwide, ANCB is proud to publish the Practice Analysis/Role Delineation 2017-2019 for Addiction Nurses (CARN) and Advanced Practice (CARN-AP)! The new exam blueprint in the Executive Summary went into effect in mid-2022. ANCB is dedicated to keeping candidates informed about updates to the exam blueprint and study resources.

Please refer to the blueprint listed in the Candidate Handbook/Application found at:

• CARN Blueprint (pdf)
• CARN-AP Blueprint (pdf)

• Practice Analysis of Addictions Nursing (CARN)

• Practice Analysis of Addictions Advanced Practice Nursing (CARN-AP)

• ANCB 2024 Report (pdf)

CARN & CARN-AP Exam Data 2020-2024

CARN & CARN-AP Recertification Totals, 2020-2024

Importance of Specialty Board Nursing Certifications

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2020 ABNS Nursing Specialty Certification Board Survey