Credentialing Application

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Applying for a Mental Health Nurse Credential

To 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:

Application Guidelines

 

Step 2: Complete your Application

A new streamlined Application Form, EBR and Guidelines are now available for your use. From 31 August 2010 all applications received must utilise the new forms. 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.

Application Form (Word Version) - Download, complete electronically, print and sign.

Application Form (PDF Version) - Download, print and complete by hand.

 

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 (Word Version) - Download, complete electronically, print and sign.

Evidence Based Record Examples

 

Step 4: Obtain two References

You application needs to be supported by two professional referees.

Referee Guidelines

Referee Guidelines Template (PDF Version)

Referee Guidelines Template (Word Version)

 

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.

Other files:


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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