Credentialing Application

credentialing-application

 

Applying for a Mental Health Nurse Credential

To become a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, you must apply to the ACMHN. Applications are peer reviewed by other Credentialed Mental Health Nurses. The application process is depicted in this attachment.

Application Pathway

To commence your application, you should read the Application Guidelines before you start completing the Application Form:

Application Guidelines

Application Form

If you are join the College when you submit your Credential application, your Credential application will be charged at the members rate.

As part of your application, you will also need complete an Evidence Based Record (EBR) for the past three years. An EBR contains details of professional activities you undertake as part of your continuing professional education and continuing practice development as a mental health nurse.

Evidence Based Record Guidelines

Evidence Based Record Template (PDF Version)

Evidence Based Record Template (Word Version)

 

Your application needs to be supported by two professional referees.

Referee Guidelines

Referee Guidelines Template (PDF Version)

Referee Guidelines Template (Word Version)

If you have further queries about the credentialing process or your application, you can contact the ACMHN on 1300 667 079 or by emailing: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

You should read the entire Application and Guidelines before you start. If you have require help after you have read the all the information on credentialing, please contact the ACMHN on 1300 667 079.

When you submit your application, please make sure all required documents are attached as requested. When your application is received at ACMHN, you will receive notification. Your application will be processed within 6-8 weeks and this will depend on the completeness of your application.

Other files:

Application Pathway


Appeals Policy

Application Enquiries
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Tel: 1300 667 079
Fax: 02 6285 2166

All documents for the ACMHN Credential for Practice Program are copyrighted to the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses. All rights reserved. No part may be reproduced or copied in any form without permission except as provided under the Copyright Act, 1968 (Clth). or for credentialing applications only.
 
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