What qualifications do you need to be a diabetes nurse?

Educational Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university

- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where you plan to practice

Additional Qualifications:

- Specialized training in diabetes care, such as:

- Board-certified diabetes care and education specialist (BC-DES) credential from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE)

- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in diabetes

- Experience working with people with diabetes

- Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, management strategies, and complications

- Excellent communication and patient education skills

- Up-to-date knowledge of current evidence-based practices in diabetes management

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Compassion, patience, and a strong commitment to providing quality care to people with diabetes