{"id":337,"date":"2025-01-28T20:43:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nutritionalpha.local\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2025-04-10T17:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T17:11:17","slug":"factsheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/about\/factsheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-nbnsc\">About NBNSC<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbnsc-fact-sheet\">NBNSC Fact Sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-faq\">\n        <div class=\"faq-item\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\">\n            <button type=\"button\" :aria-expanded=\"open\" @click=\"open = ! open\">What is Nutrition Support Certification?<\/button>\n            <div>\n                <div>\n                <p class=\"Paragraph SCXW157170576 BCX0\">Certification is the process, often voluntary, by which individuals who have demonstrated the level of knowledge and skill required in the profession, occupation, role, or skill are identified to the public and other stakeholders. (Source: The National Organization for Competency Assurance 2004 Standards Glossary).<br \/>\n<br class=\"SCXW157170576 BCX0\" \/>The CNSC<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Certification Program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishes the body of knowledge necessary for certification;<\/li>\n<li>Tests, through written examination, the common body of knowledge necessary to deliver parenteral or enteral nutrition support;<\/li>\n<li>Recognizes specialty knowledge by granting certification to successful candidates; and<\/li>\n<li>Promotes continual professional development of individuals delivering nutrition support services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW157170576 BCX0\"><em>NBNSC currently certifies nurses, physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers (physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners), dentists, and dietitians who demonstrate they have attained the skills necessary to deliver quality nutrition support care.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\">\n            <button type=\"button\" :aria-expanded=\"open\" @click=\"open = ! open\">What is NBNSC&#039;s Credentialing Program?<\/button>\n            <div>\n                <div>\n                <p>Nutrition support is an inter-professional field. After conducting extensive research, NBNSC developed the Certified Nutrition Support Clinician<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0(CNSC<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) credential that is fair and valid for all professional disciplines involved in nutrition support. The dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, advanced practice providers (physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners), and physicians who provide care share a common body of knowledge and expertise that NBNSC has captured in the exam format. The content of the exam reflects the tasks that healthcare professionals provide on a daily basis.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\">\n            <button type=\"button\" :aria-expanded=\"open\" @click=\"open = ! open\">Why Certify?<\/button>\n            <div>\n                <div>\n                <p class=\"Paragraph SCXW89651329 BCX0\">NBNSC certification provides an avenue to demonstrate that you have attained the skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality nutrition support care. We have determined the body of knowledge needed for an understanding of nutrition support and developed a fair and valid means to test care providers including physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, advanced practice providers (physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, nurse practitioners), dentists, and nurses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW89651329 BCX0\">Certified professionals are recognized as quality providers of nutrition support by the public, their colleagues, other members of the healthcare team, and administrators. The Certified Nutrition Support Clinician<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u202f(CNSC<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) certification can provide job mobility, open up job opportunities, and, in some cases, lead to promotion and monetary gain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\"><strong>Objectives of Certification\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\">To promote enhanced delivery of safe and effective care through the certification of qualified clinicians in nutrition support by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\">Recognizing formally those individuals who meet eligibility requirements of the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, Inc. and pass the certification examination for nutrition support clinicians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\">Encouraging continued professional growth in the practice of nutrition support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\">Establishing and measuring the level of knowledge required for certification by a nutrition support clinician.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW221971340 BCX0\">Providing a standard of minimum knowledge deemed appropriate for clinicians practicing nutrition support; thereby assisting the public, healthcare professionals, and employers in the assessment of nutrition support clinicians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\">\n            <button type=\"button\" :aria-expanded=\"open\" @click=\"open = ! open\">How do I get certified?<\/button>\n            <div>\n                <div>\n                <ul>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW229071843 BCX0\">Download and review the\u00a0<strong><a title=\"Candidate Handbook\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/NBNSC-Candidate-Handbook-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candidate Handbook<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW229071843 BCX0\">Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements or develop a plan to meet the eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW229071843 BCX0\">Apply to take the exam.<\/li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW229071843 BCX0\">Prepare and take the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW229071843 BCX0\"><em>Visit the\u00a0<a title=\"CNSC Exam FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/certification-faqs\/cnsc-exam\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CNSC Exam FAQs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"CNSC Certification FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/certification-faqs\/cnsc-certification\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CNSC Certification FAQs<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for frequently asked questions about the NBNSC certification examination.<\/em><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nbnsc-themesection blue\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>number of CNSC&#8217;s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-information-about-current-cnsc-credential-holders\">Information About Current CNSC Credential Holders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discipline Breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"222\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Fall-2024-Disciplines-1024x222.jpg\" alt=\"Statistic graphic - 95.4% Dietitian, 1.5% Pharmacist, 1.7% Physician, 0,4% Nurse, 1.0% Advanced Practice Providers, 0% DDS\/DMD\" class=\"wp-image-208 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Fall-2024-Disciplines-1024x222.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Fall-2024-Disciplines-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Fall-2024-Disciplines-768x166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Fall-2024-Disciplines.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/222;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-439-certified-nutrition-support-clinicians\">5,439 Certified Nutrition Support Clinicians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"553\" data-src=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Map-Fall-2024-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"Map of US with numbers of CNSCs per state. And an indication of 88 International CNSCs\" class=\"wp-image-209 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Map-Fall-2024-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Map-Fall-2024-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Map-Fall-2024-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutritioncare.org\/nbnsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/CNSC-Map-Fall-2024.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/553;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About NBNSC NBNSC Fact Sheet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"parent":328,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-337","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.6 (Yoast SEO v25.6) - 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