Certification Policies

Last updated: May 6, 2011

The General Testing and Renewal Handbook contains all of the rules, procedures, and fees pertaining to ANCC board certification. Thte latest version of this PDF document is available below under "Policy Documents" for immediate download. For your convenience, specific policies, procedures, and forms are highlighted below.

Specific policies, procedures, and forms are linked below, for your convenience.

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      Test Window Reassignment Request Form [pdf]
      Complaints Against a Certificant, Applicant or Non-Certificant
      Misrepresentation of the ANCC Credential
      Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Certification

Policy Documents

General Testing and Renewal Handbook [pdf]
Reference all the policies, procedures, and fees pertaining to ANCC board certification.
Revised: May 6, 2011
Retest Application [pdf]
If you do not pass a certification exam, you may retest after 60 days. Candidates may not test more than 3 times in any 12 months. Download to learn about eligibility requirements and apply.
Wall Certificate Order Form [pdf]
Note: Type your order directly into this PDF form.
Certification Appeals
An appeal procedure is available to any certification applicant who wishes to contest any adverse decision affecting his/her certification eligibility only.
Complaints Against a Certificant, Applicant or Non-Certificant
The Commission on Certification (“COC”) will receive and investigate complaints against ANCC certified individuals ("certificants") and applicants for ANCC certification ("applicants") for misconduct related to certification or eligibility for certification.

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