With major depression, there is a profound sadness or a sense of despair. The symptoms of major depression are defined as lasting at least two weeks, but usually they go on much longer. Other types of depression may have more subtle symptoms.
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) is the national certifying body for candidates in nurse-midwifery and midwifery who have received their graduate level education in programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
The ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner board certification examination is a competency based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of a nurse practitioner. This certification is for the adult acute care population. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (ACNP-BC). This credential is valid for 5 years.