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# I Don't Have a BSN. What Are My Board Certification Options?

## Good news: as of December 1, 2021, a BSN is no longer required for Nurse Coach board certification through AHNCC. Here's what that means for you.

### A BSN is no longer required

As of **December 1, 2021**, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is **not** required to sit for Nurse Coach board certification through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). This opened the path for many more RNs to pursue the NC-BC credential.

As of December 1, 2021, a BSN is NOT required to sit for Nurse Coach board certification through AHNCC. Always confirm current eligibility directly with AHNCC.

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