Master’s, Post-graduate certificate, or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or hold the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country See below for instruction and pricing for new and renewal applications. If your documents are not available upon application, you may upload them at any time by clicking here. The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification accredits this ANCC certification.įIRST-TIME APPLICANTS: For faster service, please have your documents available in an electronic format to upload during the application process. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting the renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified).
This certification aligns with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. The ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) board certification examination is a competency-based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of the FNP.
