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Applying for a Mental Health Nurse CredentialTo become a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse, you must apply to the ACMHN. Applications are processed by the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and peer reviewed by other Credentialed Mental Health Nurses.
Step 1: Read the Application Guidelines To commence your application, you should read the Application Guidelines before you start completing the Application Form:
Important Changes to the Credential for Practice ProgramEffective: Friday 1 April 2011 Suspension of the provision for equivalence of Qualifications The ACMHN is undertaking a review of its Credentialing for Practice Program. During this process, it is SUSPENDING its provision under the qualifications criterion that has previously allowed an assessment of other qualifications to determine equivalence with a post graduate diploma in mental health nursing. That is, only applications from nurses who hold a MENTAL HEALTH NURSING qualification as specified in the guidelines can be submitted. This change will come into effect on Friday, 1 April 2011. This will be the last day for RECEIPT of applications under the provision for equivalence of qualifications at the ACMHN. Any applications submitted prior to 1 April 2011 under the provision for equivalence, must be complete as per the Guidelines. All applications that have already been submitted will continue to be processed. Further notice as to the status of the change will be advised on the ACMHN website on 30 June 2011. A new application form and guidelines reflecting this notified change will be loaded onto the website by 21 March 2011. The ACMHN reserves the right to change its criteria in relation to the ACMHN Credential for Practice Program. Date of this notice: Monday 7 March 2011.
Step 2: Complete your Application We recommend you use the Word version of the Application Form which has been designed for you to save to your computer and complete electronically. When you have completed the Application, please print and sign it. Please do not use a handwritten format for this form. •
Step 3: Complete your Evidence Based Record 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 Examples
Step 4: Obtain two References You application needs to be supported by two professional referees. • •
Need Help? 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.
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