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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CCRN Certification 

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Option 2: Practice as an RN or APRN for at least 5 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients, with 144 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application. Are the CCRN certification exams accredited? How do I renew my CCRN certification?

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APRN, CNP, ACNP, NP, CNS: Advanced Practice Nurses and the Acronyms Defined

Nurse Abnormalities

So, in an effort to decipher the acronyms and make it easier for you, I have tried to organize as many advanced practice nursing roles as possible below and their associated acronyms with an explanation. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid.

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School Nurse Career Guide

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However, most states require (or prefer) that a school nurse be BSN -prepared and hold a school nurse certification. Check with your state board of education to find out what is required to be hired as a school nurse. To be school nurse certified, you can accomplish this goal in two ways.

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The Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses

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What Are the Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses? Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid. Please note: The ANCC retired this certification in December of 2018.