What is CPNP-AC? Certified Pediatric NP - Acute Care

CPNP-AC stands for Certified Pediatric NP - Acute Care. It is an advanced practice certification issued by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

What it is: Certified Pediatric NP - Acute Care (CPNP-AC) is an advanced practice certification. pncb.org/certifications
Who issues it: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. pncb.org/certifications
Who may hold it: Open to advanced practice registered nurses. pncb.org/certifications
Advanced practice role: CNP, pediatric acute care population focus. pncb.org/certifications
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. pncb.org/certifications
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 RN license (US or Canada) and a completed accredited master's, doctoral or post-master's certificate program in acute care pediatric NP, with at least 500 supervised direct care clinical hours in acute care pediatrics (simulation does not count toward the 500) and graduate courses in pathophysiology, health assessment and pharmacology, and then you pass the CPNP-AC exam. You recertify every year between November 1 and January 31, and over each 7-year cycle you must complete Pediatric Updates modules and pharmacology requirements. Source: Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Good to know: Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists pncb.org/certifications

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