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Our Mission: To build a strong community of health care recruitment professionals. 

Our Vision: To become the leading community for health care recruitment professionals, helping them connect, grow, and thrive. 

NAHCR is the preferred source for health care recruitment trends, information, education, certification and resources because NAHCR helps health care recruitment professionals excel at every stage of their careers. 

Active Membership: $199 – Individuals who are actively involved in health care (i) recruitment, (ii) retention or (iii) human resources. 

Federal Government Membership: $199 – Individuals who are recruiters or human resource professionals in any organization owned and operated by the Federal Government, such as a VA Hospital.

Associate Membership: $90 – former Active Members who no longer meet the criteria for Active Membership and other professionals in associated industries who do not meet the criteria for Active Membership. Associate Membership cannot be used as a substitute for any other class of membership.

Business Partner Membership: $1,100 – Companies or organizations that distribute, supply, or sell products or services to NAHCR members, including staffing and placement agencies, are eligible for membership in NAHCR as Business Partners.

NAHCR membership is on a set calendar year (January 1- December 31). Prorated dues are available in August. 

• Virtual events, including educational webinars on a wide variety of recruiting topics and members-only Virtual Roundtables 
• Webinar library with past webinars 
• Tapping into the expertise and knowledge of fellow recruiters nationwide through the members-only online community
• Bi-weekly news digest and quarterly newsletter on current challenges and opportunities of recruiting
• National job posting and references
• Certification as a Health Care Recruiter (CHCR)
• Annual education conference 

• Certified Healthcare Recruiter (CHCR) Credential 
• Webinars (no cost to members)
• Health Care Recruitment Conference

The NAHCR Credentialing Examination provides professional Health Care Recruiters and Human Resources Professionals the opportunity to earn the credentials of Certified Health Care Recruiter.

• Candidates must have at least two years’ experience by the time of application and currently be working as a health care recruiter.
• The exam is offered online two times each year and consists of 90 questions developed by the NAHCR Credentialing Advisory Board. The exam must be completed in approximately 2 hours and in one sitting, in a secure testing environment.
• Members save $145 on exam registration 

• A resource guide will be sent after the exam registration.

Credential holders must recertify every two years. It may be done one of two ways:

• Through 20 continuing education credits provided by an appropriately credentialed and recognized provider of continuing education in areas of recruitment, human resources, and health care
• Repeat the CHCR examination

The NAHCR Health Care Recruitment Conference is the premier health care recruiting event of the year. Held in a different city each July, the three and a half-day conference offers a wealth of knowledge, ideas, and fun for all levels of health care recruiters wanting to enhance their skills. The schedule of events includes pre-conference workshops, educational keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, a robust exhibit hall showcasing various products and services, evening receptions, our signature gala awards dinner, and numerous networking opportunities to meet new colleagues! Be sure to attend the conference for the exclusive opportunity to take the Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR) exam. The Health Care Recruitment Conference also provides continuing education units (CEUs) through HRCI and SHRM for RN's, PHR/SPHR and CHCR certifications.

NAHCR hosts virtual events throughout the year, including Webinars and Virtual Roundtables. Webinars are free for NAHCR members, with a $75 fee for non-members. Virtual Roundtables are a members-only benefit focused on peer discussion and networking.

You can view our upcoming events here.