Apply for Certification
Initial Certification Application
Read Eligibility Criteria. You may apply year round for this certification through portfolio. Once you meet eligibility requirements, submit an online application and portfolio for peer review. See Evidence Required for Submission of Application. You may log on multiple times to complete your online portfolio before submitting for peer review. There is no exam. A team of specialty-trained appraisers conducts a thorough portfolio assessment. If you do not pass the portfolio assessment, you may reapply and submit a new fee for this certification through portfolio. Applications for certification through portfolio are accepted online only. Do not submit an application or portfolio by mail.
2013 Pricing & Discounts
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| Non-member |
$525
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| American Nurses Association member |
$470
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| International Association of Forensic Nursing member |
$470
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- 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.
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Evidence Required for Submission of Application
Completion of an online portfolio includes:
- Application Form
- Resume Template with focus on specialty
- Professional Development Record
- Exemplar (narrative addressing criteria)
- Performance Evaluation Requirements
- Self Evaluation (1)
- Supervisor or Peer Evaluation (1)
Maintain Certification
To maintain certification, complete professional development requirements between the start and end dates of your certification, and provide this information on your renewal application.
Calendar Your Renewal Date
Certifications are renewed every 3 years. You must submit a renewal application at least 8 weeks before the expiration. You may be ineligible to practice beyond your expiration date.
Create an ANCC Account
Track professional development, mail preferences and purchases in one place. Online applications are also stored in your account. Visit Access My Account
Update Contact Information
If you move, change names or acquire a new phone or email, please update contact details in your account. Or email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378.
Track Professional Development with ANCC
Online renewal is simpler when you store professional development activities in your ANCC account immediately upon completion. At renewal, you can transfer stored information to the renewal application, saving time. Note: To renew online, you must store professional development activities before starting the online renewal application.
- After each activity, gather proof of professional development.
- Click Track Professional Development to the right.
- Enter and save professional development activities.
- From account summary, top right column, under Professional Development find links to enter continuing education (contact hours), academic credits, presentations, publications/research, preceptorship and professional service.
- Log out.
- Questions? Email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378
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Renew Certification
Renewal Certification Application
Renew online only. Renewal applications are due to ANCC at least 8 weeks prior to your certification expiration.
2013 Pricing & Discounts
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| Non-member |
$465
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| American Nurses Association member |
$385
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| International Association of Forensic Nursing member |
$385
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- 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.
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Renew Online
Required: BEFORE starting a renewal application online, proof of professional development must be entered and stored in your ANCC online account. To record professional development activities go to Maintain Certification: Track Professional Development with ANCC. Then return to renew online. Questions? Email Customer Care or call 1.800.284.2378