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Due to scheduled maintenance, our office will be opening at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Due to heavy volume, our current processing time for official transcripts is approximately 10-15 business days. Also, our phone lines will not be available between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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If you recently sent an official transcript to us via US mail, certified mail, email or fax, your application records will be updated in the order the transcript was received.

Unofficial transcript(s) can be emailed to Certification@aanpcert.org for quicker processing.

CERTIFY

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RECERTIFY

Recertify every 5 years to maintain Certification.


VERIFY

Primary Source Verification for State Boards, Certificants, & Employers.


Available Certifications

Family NP

The FNP certification examination is an entry-level competency-based examination that tests clinical knowledge in family/individual across the life span (prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, elderly, and frail elderly primary care).

Adult-Gerontology NP

The A-GNP certification examination is an entry-level competency-based examination that tests clinical knowledge of young adults (including adolescents and emancipated minors), adults, elderly, and frail elderly.

Emergency NP

The ENP certification examination is a competency-based examination that tests clinical knowledge of emergency specialty care across the life span population of prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, elderly, and frail elderly.

News & Information

Welcome to the AANPCB

The purpose of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board is to provide a valid and reliable program for entry-level nurse practitioners to recognize their education, knowledge, and professional expertise. AANPCB provides a process for validation of an advanced practice registered nurse's qualifications and knowledge for practice as a primary care nurse practitioner.

AANPCB News & Information

AANPCB announces new Director of Certification

Wed, 12 Ma

Austin, TX (May 12, 2021) - The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) announced today that Kevin Letz, DNP, MBA, CNE, CEN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, PCPNP-BC, FAANP is the in-coming Director of...   Read More

AANPCB - Director of Certification

Wed, 10 Fe

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is in search of an exemplary leader to fill its Director of Certification position. The AANPCB Director oversees the...   Read More

AANPCB announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of new CEO

Mon, 21 De

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) has announced that Chief Executive Officer Richard (Rick) Meadows, RN, MS, NP-C, FAANP will retire in June 2021 after serving in the role for over a decade. This leadership...   Read More

2021 Commissioner Election Results In

Fri, 30 Oc

The 2021 Commissioner elections were held October 11th - 24th, 2020. AANPCB is pleased to announce that Robin Arends, CNP, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, Karen S. Moore, APRN, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP, FAANP, FAAN, and Kerri L. Rupe, ARNP, DNP, FNP-C, COHN-S, FAANP...   Read More

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Fees and Notices

Certification Exam:
AANP Members $240, Non-Members $315

Retake Exam:
AANP Members $240, Non-Members $315

Recertification by Examination:
AANP Member $240, Non-Member $315

Recertification by Practice Hours & CE:
AANP Member $120, Non-Members $195

A-GNP Conversion: $50

Verification Order: $40

Replacement Certificate and Card: $20

Paper Application Fee: $50

Ineligble Application Processing Fee: $60

Returned Check Fee: $25

Cancelation/Withdrawal Fee: $120

All Fees shown in USD and are subject to change without prior notification.

Payable by credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover, AMEX), voucher number or paper check.