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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification Program will give you the opportunity to advance your nursing career and prove your ability to provide the best patient care. Demonstrate your commitment to nursing with the most respected certification in the profession. Whether you are looking to achieve your first certification, ready to renew, or exploring new certifications, scroll down to find the certification you need.

Need certification verification? Visit our Certification Verification page for information and instructions.


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Nurse Practitioner Certifications

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications

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The knowledge you need to succeed

Whatever your practice level or desired specialty, an ANCC Certification Program is nationally recognized as the measure of the nurse’s ability to provide competent care.

ANCC has set the bar for excellence in health since 1990, with over a quarter million nurses choosing ANCC Certification. By achieving this milestone, you join these exceptional nurses in demonstrating your specialized knowledge and continuing competence.

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Certification Policies

Knowledge is power. Explore our Certification Policies page to learn details on all of the specific policies, procedures, applications, and forms that you need for nursing certification. Whether it's your first certification or if you want to renew your certification, check out the Certification General Testing and Renewal Handbook for complete info and steps pertaining to ANCC board certification.

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Find a Test Center

To achieve ANCC Certification, you must meet the eligibility criteria for the specialty and pass the relevant certification exam. All ANCC Certification exams are available year-round via our test partner, Prometric, who provide convenient, secure, and reliable tests in thousands of test centers across the U.S. and the world.

To locate a test center and schedule your certification test, visit our Prometric Test Center page.

ANCC Certification Program

The ANCC Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge to employers and patients. Through targeted exams that incorporate the latest clinical practices, ANCC certification empowers nurses with pride and professional satisfaction. 

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