To date, there is a mix of nurses and HR professionals who work at the same level and do not require a specific license to do so. That said, many nurse recruiting jobs require a bachelor's degree in nursing and two to three years in the advertising/human resources field. Not all nurse recruiters have a nursing degree, but they were hired into the position because of their human resources experience and credentials. (M. Johnson, personal communication, September 12, 2016) There are two credentials that will make a potential nurse recruiter more employable. One of these credentials is called a Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR). To earn this credential you must have at least two years of healthcare recruiting experience and pass an exam. Possessing this certification demonstrates your knowledge and expertise in the specialized field of healthcare recruiting. (National Association for Health Care Recruitment, 2016) Another credential an NR can earn is called Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR). (American Hospital Association Certification Center, 2016) This credential, however, is more geared towards human resources personnel and provides