AANPCB | Certification Board

We’re excited to return as a Heart of NONPF sponsor at the 52nd Annual NONPF Conference, taking place April 15–19 in Dallas! If you’re attending, be sure to stop by booth 207 to say hello and get an exclusive sneak peek at our new look coming soon.

NPCB is honored to be part of the NP Certifiers Group, recognized with the 2026 ABNS Research & Innovation Award. Congratulations to our fellow organizations, who were also recipients of this award: AACN, ANCC, NCC, and PNCB.

We’re excited to sponsor the ABNS 2026 Spring Conference on March 27–28 in Indianapolis. If you’re attending, we’d love to see you there!

Happy hashtag#CertifiedNursesDay! Find more information about Certified Nurses Day here: celebratecertnurses.com

Attending the CANP Annual Educational Conference in San Diego? Don’t miss our CEO, Kevin Letz, presenting Item Writing for NP Exams on Sunday March, 15 at 12:15 PM. Stop by and learn more about how exam questions for NP certification are developed!

Precepting advanced practice students while providing direct patient care as an NP qualifies for renewal of your AANPCB certification. You may count up to 120 precepted hours, which can be applied toward a maximum of 25 non-pharmacology CE hours.

AANPCB’s dedication to nurse practitioners is reflected in the reputation of our certifications and the stability of our exam fees, which have remained unchanged for 25 years. #aanpcbCERTIFIED Learn more about AANPCB certification here: bit.ly/3KWPqWS

Are you a Certified ENP with an active clinical practice? Are you available on September 23, 2026 (Nashville, TN) and November 10, 2026 (virtual) to participate in an ENP practice analysis? Submit your interest: bit.ly/49MgJ1x

With 230,000 NP certificants, AANPCB is the only certification body solely dedicated to nurse practitioners. #aanpcbCERTIFIED Learn more about AANPCB & our certification programs here: bit.ly/4le9oxr

AANPCB provides free verification to state boards of nursing (SBON)! #aanpcbCERTIFIED Select an SBON when completing your application OR sign in to your My AANPCB profile anytime to submit a request: bit.ly/3YqSYWt

You can update your name and other contact information any time by logging in to your AANPCB account and making updates directly in the My Online Profile section.

Happy New Year from AANPCB! 🎉 In observance of the holiday season, AANPCB will be closed Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Happy Holidays from AANPCB! ❄️ In observance of the holiday season, AANPCB will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4696gOt Practice exams familiarize you with the format of AANPCB’s certification exams. #aanpcbCERTIFIED

Learn more about when to begin your AANPCB application by reviewing the AANPCB Certification Handbook: bit.ly/4al9m0S #aanpcbCERTIFIED Approved candidates will receive their eligibility to test once the NP portion of their degree program is complete.

AANPCB will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume standard business hours on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 8:30 am CST.

As National Nurse Practitioner Week comes to a close, AANPCB extends heartfelt thanks to every NP who makes a difference, in clinics, hospitals, and communities everywhere. 💙 Your dedication to lifelong learning and patient-centered care inspires us daily! 🌟 #NPWeek

Behind every certification exam and educational resource are Content Contributors, certified NPs who ensure our exams reflect real-world, evidence-based practice. 📚✨ Fill out the AANPCB Content Contributor Interest Form here: bit.ly/49MgJ1x #NPWeek #aanpcbCERTIFIED

Today’s spotlight shines on Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), leaders in acute and critical care settings. 🚑⚡ Thank you for being there when patients need you most, your quick thinking and skill save lives every day. #NPWeek #aanpcbCERTIFIED

Today, we honor Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), advocates for mental wellness. 💙🧠 Thank you for helping to break stigma and make mental health care accessible to all. #NPWeek #aanpcbCERTIFIED