Certification Policies
The Certification Handbook contains information for initial certification applications and the Renewal Handbook for ANCC certification renewal applications.
Specific policies, procedures, and forms are linked below, for your convenience.
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APRN Application Abandonment Policy
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Appeal Policy & Procedure
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Certification Application Document Submission Procedure
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Certification Credentials
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Complaints Against a Certificant, Applicant or Non-Certificant Policy & Procedure
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Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Certification Policy
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Expedited Review Procedure
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International Applicant Procedure
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Non-Discrimination Policy
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Reactivation of a Lapsed Certification Policy & Procedure
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Special Accommodations Procedure
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Test Score Reports & Retest Application Procedures
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Withdrawal of Applications for Initial Certification or Renewal of Certification