What is ACCNS-P? Acute Care CNS - Pediatric

ACCNS-P stands for Acute Care CNS - Pediatric. It is an advanced practice certification issued by AACN Certification Corporation.

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What it is
Acute Care CNS - Pediatric (ACCNS-P) is an advanced practice certification. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who issues it
AACN Certification Corporation. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who may hold it
Open to advanced practice registered nurses. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Advanced practice role
CNS, pediatric acute care population focus. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Current status
Currently offered by the issuer. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Where it prints
Printed after your name, in position 4 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it
You need a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license and a completed graduate-level pediatric CNS program at a nationally accredited nursing school, and then you pass the ACCNS-P exam. Renewal is every 5 years and is based on 1,000 APRN practice hours, 150 CE points (25 in pharmacology), and/or passing the exam again. Source: AACN Certification Corporation
Good to know
Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists (aacn.org handbooks page)

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