Certification Comparison Chart - MSNCB

Certification Comparison Chart

Which certification is right for me? Determining the certification that is right for you is an important step in your decision to becoming certified. In addition to the information below, review the exam blueprints/domains or test content outlines for each of the exams. The content that best matches your position or area of expertise is a good determinant of the exam that is right for you. This information can be found on each of the websites.

Name Credential Intended Audience

Certifying Body

Accreditation

On the VA Office of Nursing Services (ONS) Master Certification List Accepted by ANCC for Magnet Recognition Status

Care Coordination and Transition Management Certified in Care Coordination and

Transition Management (CCCTM?)

CCCTM RNs in a care coordination and

transition management role Medical-Surgical Nursing

Certification Board (MSNCB)



Yes, by ABSNC (Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification)

Yes

Yes

Nursing Case Management

Nurse Case Management (RN-BC) RN-BC

RNs in a case management role American Nurses

Credentialing Center (ANCC)



Yes, by ABSNC (Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification)

Yes

Yes

Certification Duration

5 years

5 years

ccctm

Case Management

Certified Case Manager

CCM Any health or human services professionals including RNs in a case management role

Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)



Yes, by NCCA (National Commission for

Certifying Agencies)

Yes

Yes

5 years

Certification Eligibility

Licensure

Registered Nurse

Time in Practice Type of Practice Practice Hours Contact Hours

Certification Pricing and Discounts

Application Fees Member Fees

Facility Registration Program

Recertification Options By Contact Hours By Exam

2 Years Clinical, management, or education

2,000 Hours/3 years None

$375 $255 AMSN or AAACN member Yes, MSNCB FailSafe Certification ProgramTM which does not charge hospitals for unsuccessful candidates

Yes Yes

Registered Nurse 2 Years Clinical

2,000 Hours/3 years 30 CH/3 Years

$395 $270 ANA member Yes

Yes Partially

Health or human services discipline (or baccalaureate/graduate degree) 2 Years or 1 year supervised or 1 year

supervising / in past 5 years Clinical, management N/A None

$385 None

No

Yes Yes

Recertification Eligibility Criteria Type of Practice Practice Hours in 5 Years

Contact Hours in 5 Years

Recertification Pricing and Discounts

Regular Fee Member Fee

Clinical, management, or education

1000 90 CH (including academic courses,

presentations, publications, preceptorship, research)

$275 $175 AMSN or AAACN Member

Clinical or direct clinical supervision 1000

Mandatory 75 CH + 1 or more of 8 renewal categories

$350 $250 ANA Member

N/A N/A 80 CHs in specific focus areas

$225, plus CE review fees

None

Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board phone: 866-877-2676 email: msncb@

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