International Degree Holders
If you are applying for a specialty exam that requires a degree and the degree was awarded from a college or university outside of the United States, then a course-by-course evaluation must be completed by a foreign credential evaluation service showing equivalence to a U.S. degree.  Two such services include CGFNS International and World Education Services (ANCC does not endorse these or other credentialing evaluation services). Please note, Advanced Practice exam applicants must have graduated from programs accredited by either NLNAC or CCNE and must be equivalent to accredited U.S. program.

International RN License
If your RN license was issued outside the United States, you must have your RN license evaluated for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service. Two such services include CGFNS International and World Education Services (ANCC does not endorse these or other credentialing evaluation services).

Testing Outside the United States
All ANCC computer-based exams are available globally at Prometric™ centers. You can find a specific location by going to www.prometric.com/ANCC and selecting "Locate a Test Center." If you are planning to take the exam at any of the international locations, some important information is provided below:

The eligibility requirements, registration and review process or renewal process remain the same for exams administered internationally. If your RN license is issued outside of the United States, then you must hold a legally, recognized equivalent for the United States.

There is an additional fee of $125.00.

Due to time differences, it is important that you have a viable email address or other means of communication in case ANCC needs to contact you.

Each international location has its own specific instructions on scheduling an exam. You can review the instructions at www.prometric.com/ANCC.

Candidates will receive their test results on-site before leaving the center. If you do not receive your results, contact ANCC immediately.

Contact the ANCC Customer Care Center at 1.800.284.2378 or 301.628.5000 or certification@ana.org for details or additional questions.

Testing Outside the U.S. for Military Personnel
Military nurses wishing to take an exam outside of the United States may sit for exams at Prometric™ global testing centers.