Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A and SANE-P) Renewals
ANCC is pleased to announce that it will begin offering certification renewals for nurses who hold the current SANE-A and/or SANE-P certifications. More information will be communicated to certificants by October 1, 2026.
The SANE-A and SANE-P certifications and credentials will be available for renewal only at this time. You will be able to renew this certification every 5 years and continue to use the credential by maintaining your license to practice and fulfilling the ANCC renewal requirements in effect at the time you submit your application.
ANCC is continuing to explore options related to re-introducing SANE initial certification exams. Please check back to this page for updates coming soon.
To review the renewal criteria for ANCC certifications, please check here: ANCC Nursing Certification Renewal | ANA
Frequently Asked Questions: SANE-A and SANE-P Certification Transition
The following FAQ summarizes current information regarding the transition of SANE-A and SANE-P certification activities from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Updates are expected as ANCC continues reviewing available options.
Will ANCC offer the SANE certification exams?
ANCC is currently reviewing options related to the SANE certification exams. If ANCC decides to re-introduce the exam, a group of SANE volunteers will be brought in to advise on eligibility criteria, including requirements related to hours, training, and exam preparation.
How can nurses pursue SANE certification now that IAFN is no longer managing the exams?
ANCC received all data from IAFN and is reviewing options related to potentially re-introducing the SANE certification exams. Updates are expected before the end of 2026. If the exams are re-introduced, there may be a delay in availability while exam development activities are completed. Nurses may check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Renew
Renew Certification
Renewal Certification Application
You may submit a renewal application up to 1 year prior to your expiration.
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Maintain
Maintain Certification
To maintain certification, complete professional development requirements between the start and end dates of your certification, and provide this information on your renewal application.
CALENDAR Your Renewal Date
Certifications are renewed every 5 years. You may submit a renewal application up to 1 year prior to your expiration. You may be ineligible to practice beyond your expiration date.
CREATE an ANCC Account
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UPDATE Contact Information
If you move, change names or acquire a new phone or email, please update contact details in your account. Or email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378.
DISPLAY Your Credentials
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TRACK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ANCC
Online renewal is simpler when you store professional development activities in your ANCC account immediately upon completion. At renewal, you can transfer stored information to the renewal application, saving time. Note: To renew online, you must store professional development activities before starting the online renewal application.
- After each activity, gather proof of professional development.
- Click Track Professional Development to the right.
- Enter and save professional development activities.
- From account summary, top right column, under Professional Development find links to enter continuing education (contact hours), academic credits, presentations, publications/research, preceptorship and professional service.
- Log out.