The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) digital credential is a verified digital representation of your CBN certification issued by the CBN Certification Program of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
The CBN credential recognizes registered nurses who have met established eligibility requirements and demonstrated the knowledge required for specialty practice in metabolic and bariatric nursing.
Through Credly, active CBN certificants can accept and share a digital credential that provides employers, colleagues, and others with a convenient way to verify their certification and learn more about what the CBN credential represents.
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Showcase Your CBN Certification
Your CBN digital credential provides a secure and portable way to showcase your certification and professional achievement. Once accepted through Credly, you can:
- Add your CBN digital credential to your LinkedIn profile.
- Share your credential with your professional network.
- Add it to your email signature, website, or digital résumé.
- Provide employers and others with a direct way to verify your CBN certification.
- Share information about the requirements and knowledge represented by the CBN credential.
There is no cost to accept or share your CBN digital credential through Credly.
Who Receives the CBN Digital Credential?
Individuals who hold an active CBN certification are eligible to receive the CBN digital credential.
The CBN Certification Program issues the digital credential based on your CBN certification record. The digital credential represents the certification you have earned and does not establish or independently confer CBN certification status.
Your CBN Certification and Digital Credential
What does the CBN digital credential verify?
The CBN digital credential allows others to verify that you earned the Certified Bariatric Nurse credential from the CBN Certification Program of the ASMBS. It also provides information about the certification, including its earning criteria, issuing organization, and current validity period.
Does the CBN digital credential replace my CBN certification or certificate?
No. The digital credential is a verified, shareable representation of your CBN certification. It does not replace your official CBN certification record or change any certification or recertification requirements.
Printed CBN certificates remain available separately through ASMBS.
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Does the CBN digital credential expire?
Yes. The expiration date of your CBN digital credential corresponds with the expiration date of your CBN certification. CBN certification must be maintained in accordance with ASMBS recertification requirements. Accepting or maintaining your digital credential through Credly does not replace the CBN recertification process. Learn about CBN Recertification.
What happens to my digital credential when I recertify?
When your CBN recertification is approved, ASMBS will update your certification records, and your digital credential will reflect your renewed certification period. You do not need to complete a separate recertification process through Credly.
What happens if my CBN certification expires?
If your CBN certification expires, your digital credential will reflect that the certification is no longer current. The CBN digital credential should not be represented or shared in a manner that suggests you hold an active CBN certification after your certification has expired.
What happens if my CBN certification is reinstated?
If your CBN certification is reinstated in accordance with ASMBS requirements, your digital credential will reflect your current certification status.
Does receiving the digital badge give me permission to use the CBN designation?
No. The digital badge does not independently grant the right to use the CBN designation. Authorization to use the CBN designation is based on your CBN certification status and remains subject to CBN Certification Program requirements governing use of the CBN credential. Learn about CBN Credential and Logo Usage Guidelines.
Accept and Share Your CBN Digital Credential
When the CBN Certification Program of the ASMBS issues your CBN digital credential, you will receive an email from Credly with instructions for accepting it. For information about creating your Credly account, accepting and managing your badge, sharing your credential on LinkedIn, and other Credly features, visit the ASMBS Digital Credentials webpage.
Questions About Your CBN Digital Credential?
If your name, certification status, certification dates, or other CBN information associated with your digital credential appears incorrect, contact cbn@asmbs.org.
For questions about getting started with Credly, accepting or sharing your credential, or other general digital credential questions, visit the ASMBS Digital Credentials webpage and FAQ.
For technical assistance with your Credly account or the Credly platform, visit the Credly Earner Help Center.