PNP Faculty Information
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner–Acute Care Certification Exam
Special testing windows remain in effect for this exam now through December 2023. Year-round testing opportunities are planned to resume beginning December 2023.
New Time Limit on Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Eligibility
Effective 1/1/2030, PNPs must successfully pass the certification within 5 years of graduation from a PNP program. Email exam@pncb.org for additional information.
Questions? Please email programresources@pncb.org.
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