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ANCC Certification-Related Q&A
1. How do I apply for my ANCC APRN certification?
ANCC Certification Response:
- First , be sure to create an ANCC account. It’s never too early for students to create an account, plus it's free!
- Payment is only due at the time a student submits their ANCC APRN certification application. At this time, students can take advantage of the Discount Code.
- For additional application steps, please visit our ANCC Certification FAQs Page.
2. How can I prepare for my certification exam?
ANCC Certification Response: Students should review the certification specialty's:
- Test Content Outline
- Test Reference List
- Sample Test Questions & Answers
- ANCC's Readiness Tests
3. Can I test for my ANCC APRN certification before I graduate?
ANCC Certification Response: Students can test prior to graduation but completed paperwork must be on file to test, this will include your unofficial transcripts, the VOE form, and other required documentation. Once you have graduated, the transcripts with the conferred degree must also be submitted to us.
4. What is the Validation of Education (VOE) form and how do I complete it?
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5. Once I become ANCC Certified, what is the credential should I use at the end of my signature and how should I display my credentials?
ANCC Response: The credentials are located on each certification specialty page. Visit the ANCC’s Our Certifications page, then click on your certification specialty. We also recommend viewing our How to Display Your Credentials video below:
6. What are the Renewal Requirements?
ANCC Response: Once you become certified with ANCC, you will need to renew every 5 years. For more information, visit our Certification Verification & Renewal page and watch the renewal video below:
7. How will the ANCC Readiness Tests help me?
ANCC Response: ANCC Readiness Tests allow you to assess your knowledge comprehensively or in a focused content domain, experience the timed, live-proctored testing environment, and receive valuable performance feedback before taking your certification exam. For more information watch the ANCC Readiness Tests video below:
8. What if my organization is thinking about utilizing the Success Pays® program?
ANCC Response: You can help your nurses achieve certification while reducing test-taking anxiety and eliminate financial barriers! Easy as 1-2-3! For more information, visit the Success Pays® page and watch the ANCC Success Pays® video below: