ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

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Nursing Professional Development Certification Eligibility Criteria

This is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered Nurse—Board Certified)

Eligibility Criteria
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.

  Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the
    professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
     
Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing
     
Have a minimum of 4,000 hours of clinical practice in nursing professional
development within the last five years
 
Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing professional
development within the last three years
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