Credentialing for Children and Young Peoples Nurses

Demonstrate your expertise – Gain national recognition – Advance your professional standing.

The ACCYPN Credential recognises registered nurses who have demonstrated specialist knowledge, skills and experience in caring for children, young people and their families.

Why Become Credentialed?

• Professional Recognition: Gain formal recognition as a specialist Children and Young People's Nurse.
• Demonstrate Excellence: Show employers, colleagues and healthcare consumers that you meet nationally recognised professional standards.
• Career Advancement: Strengthen applications for advanced clinical, education, leadership and specialist nursing roles.
• Professional Credibility: Use the postnominal CCYPN to demonstrate credentialed status.
• Fellowship Status: Credentialed ACCYPN members are recognised as Fellows of the ACCYPN while maintaining their credential.

Am I Eligible?

Applicants must: hold current RN registration in Australia; hold a recognised specialist qualification; have at least 12 months post-specialty qualification experience or three years practice in children and young people's nursing; meet recency of practice requirements; demonstrate continuing professional development; provide two referee reports; and complete a professional declaration.

Credentialing Process

Step 1: Check eligibility requirements.
Step 2: Prepare supporting documentation and referee reports.
Step 3: Submit your application online.
Step 4: Applications undergo peer review.
Step 5: Successful applicants are awarded the CCYPN credential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CCYPN stand for? Credentialed Children and Young People's Nurse.
How long is credentialing valid? Three years.
Do I need to be an ACCYPN member? No, although members receive reduced application fees.
How often do I renew? Every three years through recredentialing.