Aanp Renewal Certification

There are two options for certification renewal.

Aanp renewal certification. Individuals who allow their aanpcb certification to expire may not use the np c credential and may not represent themselves as being certified by aanpcb. Nps currently certified by aanp as an adult nurse practitioner will continue to be certified credentialed and recognized as an anp c as long as the requirements for renewal of certification are met and the certification does not expire. To check your certification status and renewal due date login to your account and select my certifications or my documents for a wallet card. The aanp is a national membership organization that represents nurse practitioners.

Only the adult national certification examination is being retired not the anp c credential. Nurse practitioners certified by the american academy of nurse practitioners certification program may become recertified every five years by sitting for the appropriate examination or by meeting the clinical practice and continuing education requirements established for recertification. To join aanp as a post masters student member you must be a certified np who is currently enrolled in school for further education such as a post masters certificate doctor of nursing practice or phd program. The family np and adult gerontology np certification programs are accredited by the accreditation board of specialty nursing certification absnc and the national commission for certifying agencies ncca.

Renewal of certification is required for continued use of the np c credential. Recertify by clinical practice hours and continuing education ce minimum 1000 hours of clinical practice in the nurse practitioner role in any specialty appropriate for the population focus of certification within 5 year certification period. Aanpcb was established to provide a valid and reliable program for entry level nps. Aanpcb is an independent nonprofit organization separately incorporated from aanp.

The ancc is a subsidiary of the american nurses association. Membership is renewed annually and is not a requirement for certification through aanpcb. Your aanp membership number is the number provided from the american association of nurse practitioners aanp if you are an active member. Your aanp membership number is composed of only numerals and is different from your aanpcb certification number which will begin with an a ag e f or g depending on your certification population focus.