CPNP-AC Exam Retesting Policies

Effective September 1, 2019 and beyond

TESTING CENTER UPDATES

PNCB exam candidates are in the essential workforce category for Prometric testing centers. Find links to Prometric updates here, such safe distancing policies, site openings / seat capacity statuses, and FAQs.

AC Exam Updates

Special timelines for the CPNP-AC exam continue to be in effect. See updates and FAQs here.

CPNP-AC Retesting Policies

Unsuccessful Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) exam candidates will follow the retesting policies below beginning September 1, 2019 and beyond.

CPNP-AC exam candidates may test one time only during each testing window.

If it has been more than 12 months since your last exam attempt, the activities described in the below chart must have been completed within the preceding 12 months of your current exam application.

Use this retest documentation form when submitting 15 contact hours per area of weakness after a second and fourth failed exam.

If you are unsuccessful on the CPNP exam on your 6th attempt or beyond, please contact PNCB at exam@pncb.org for requirements.