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Make it official. Earn certification for your career and your patients from the leader in pediatric nursing.
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You worked hard to get certified. Learn about the process and timeline for staying certified.
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100+ hours of CE: From free modules to in-depth Pediatric Updates, nurses, students, and APRNs benefit.
Nurses & Employers Value PNCB Certification
PNCB certification demonstrates to patients and families, employers, and the public that a nursing professional has a deep commitment to the highest standards of care for children, adolescents, and young adults. The evidence is in our renewal rate: 96% of PNCB-certified nurses recertified their credentials for 2021.
In a 2020 PNCB survey, 83% of health care leaders stated that they prefer to hire a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) over a pediatric nurse without the CPN credential.
In that same survey, 85% of leaders said they prefer to hire a PNP over an FNP or PA for provision of health care to children.
More APRNs than ever are seeking validation of their developmental, behavioral, and mental health knowledge through our Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification. These providers actively address gaps in this much needed care.
Whether you want certification for personal or career-related reasons, we're glad you're here to join the 50,000+ nursing professionals who proudly hold a PNCB credential.
PMHS Program Earns National Accreditation
Our Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist program achieves the gold standard in healthcare certification accreditation. Learn more.
CE: The Child in Room 4: ACEs: Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatrics
Get an overview on all types of Adverse Childhood Experiences and fortify your daily practice. This module offers 2.0 contact hours. Learn more.
Free CE: Improving Screening for Child Abuse in the Emergency Department
In this module, learn how an urban pediatric, level 1 trauma center took steps to improve early detection of child physical abuse.
CE: Pediatric Tracheostomy Care Module 1: Inpatient
Are you ready for the challenges that pediatric tracheostomies bring? This module offers 2.5 contact hours. Learn more.
CE: Transgender & Gender Diverse Children & Adolescents
Gender-affirming care is key for children and adolescents who identify as transgender and gender diverse. This module offers 1 contact hour. Learn more.
Take the CPN Exam at Home!
Live Remote Proctoring is now available for the Certified Pediatric Nurse exam. Learn more.
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