American Society for Pain Management NursingASPMN® has established the AP recognition program at the request of Advanced Practice Nurses specializing in pain management. Activities approved for AP portfolio points go beyond routine, entry-level pain management nursing practice, and challenge individual applicants to contribute to the art and science of the specialty.
Qualified nurses may be recognized as having achieved Advanced Practice Competency in Pain Management Nursing by fulfilling the activity requirements of the Advanced Practice portfolio (AP). Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (NP, CNS, CRNA and CNM) that carry a current Pain Management nursing certification can apply for AP recognition via portfolio. Successful applicants earn the credential AP-PMN and can use the distinction to highlight their competency of this focused practice designation. The initial AP recognition is good for five years, then the applicant is expected to complete a renewal packet for continuing designation as AP-PMN.