How and When to Recertify
You worked hard to earn certification. Learn how to maintain your credential below so you'll be prepared to recertify.
2023 Recertification is open! Log in to complete your application. Early bird pricing ends November 30th. Late fees apply on February 1. Contact recert@pncb.org for questions about your Recert.
Did your certification expire? Learn about reinstatement.
Planning to retire? Learn about retiring your credential.
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Certified Pediatric Nurse - CPN
All certification boards require a renewal or recertification process to document how you are maintaining competence in practice. CPN "Recert" is annual and takes place each year between November 1 and January 31.
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Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute or Primary Care (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC/PC)
CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC or CPNP-AC/PC "Recert" is annual and takes place each year between November 1 and January 31. You are also required to complete pediatric pharmacology hours and PNCB Pediatric Updates CE modules over a 7-year period.
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Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist - PMHS
PMHSs recertify annually to document how they are maintaining competence in practice. The Recert application is due between November 1 and January 31 prior to your wallet card expiration date.
