Our cert course is reduced to $25!

We are so happy to announce that we are able to reduce the price of our certification course to $25. Whether you are planning to take the certification test or not the course has a lot of valuable information. See below for information about testing or go here.

Initial Certification Application

Read Eligibility Criteria. Choose to apply online or by mail; not both. You may apply for this computer-based test year round and test during a 90-day window at a time and location convenient to you. The exam allows 3.5 hours to answer 175 questions (150 scored plus 25 pretest questions that are not scored). For exam prep resources, scroll to view Study Aids in the left sidebar of this page! If you do not pass a certification exam, learn about retesting.

2013 Pricing & Discounts	INITIAL CERTIFICATION
Non-member	$395
American Nurses Association member	$270
Association for Nursing Professional Development member	$340
Prices above include $140 non-refundable administrative fee. Additional fees for special services may apply.  See application for details. Discounts may be claimed for up to 5 business days after ANCC receives your application. Discount claims received after this time will not be honored and refunds will not be issued. VA/DoD: Save $55 on initial certification until 05-31-13. Download VA/DOD coupon [pdf]

Required with Online & Mail Applications
1. Final, degree conferred transcripts
2. Mail to: ANCC
   PO Box 8785 
   Silver Spring, MD 20907-8785

Apply Online Read Eligibility Criteria for how to qualify Click Apply Online at right. Questions? Refer to General Testing & Renewal Handbook [pdf] Email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378

APPLY ONLINE

Apply by Mail

1. Read Eligibility Criteria for how to qualify
2. Download Application Form [pdf]
   This is a fillable PDF form. Type directly into the application, then save to your computer. The latest version of Adobe Reader is required. Download Adobe Reader (Free)
3. Print and mail with required attachments and payment to the address on the application.
4. Questions? Refer to General Testing & Renewal Handbook [pdf]
   Email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378