Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN)

The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) Program is designed to assess the professional competence of practitioners of Bariatric Nursing.

Vision

Our vision is to provide the premier credential to professional nurses caring for the severly obese and bariatric surgical patient.

Mission

The RN Certification Committee and the Certification Advisory Committee of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery are dedicated to enhancing and promoting the specialty of bariatric nursing care.

CBN Eligibility

CBN Examination Information provides candidates a list of eligibility criteria for CBN examination eligibility.

Why is Certification of a Bariatric Nurse Important?

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