• Nurses (CHN, CPDN) — a valid RN, one year of experience in nephrology and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
• LPN or LVN: a valid LVN or LPN license, current active participation in an ESRD facility and for the following exams:
  • CHN or CPDN Exam — two years of experience in nephrology;
  • CHT Exam — one year of experience in nephrology.
• Technicians (CHT) — a photocopy of your state accredited high school diploma or official transcripts (with principal signature and/or school seal), one year (12 months) of experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
• If you are currently unemployed but have a minimum of 12 months experience as a dialysis patient care technologist, you will be required to have your immediate past supervisor sign your application and write a reference letter. All other stated requirements apply.
• PCTs with greater than 4 years work experience in dialysis, who lack evidence of a high school diploma, may use that work experience in lieu of the requirement for high school diploma.
• If you have no working experience as a patient care technician/technologist, you may apply to take the BONENT exam upon successful completion of a BONENT Approved Program up to 2 years after your program graduation date.

• One from the applicant's immediate supervisor
• The other from a professional, e.g., a peer or mentor in the field of nephrology (physician, technician, nurse, dietician)

Exam Fees
Country
USA	$210	$240
Locations Outside USA	$240	$250

Exam application fees and annual recertification fees are not deductible.

Examination results will not be released to the candidate until receipt of all application requirements and fees.
NO exceptions will be made.

Incomplete Fee
Applications submitted without signed letters of reference, scholastic documentation, license or any other information left blank on the application will be assessed a $30 incomplete application fee.