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Pediatric Nursing Certification

Description

The ANCC Pediatric Nursing board certification examination is a competency based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of registered nurses in the pediatric specialty after initial RN licensure. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: Pediatric Nurse - Board Certified (PED-BC™). This credential is valid for 5 years.

Certifying Organization

ANA Enterprise

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurses

Certifying Organization

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

Certifying Organization

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Progressive Care Nursing (Adult)

Certifying Organization

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Type

C - Specialty

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