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1 AANPCB. NP Recertification certificant handbook ANP-C . AGNP-C . FNP-C . GNP-C . American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board, Inc. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATION BOARD Recertification handbook March 2018. Table of Contents The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).. 3. About NP Certification .. 3. About AANPCB .. 3. Vision, Mission, and Core Values .. 3. Accreditation, Affiliation, 4. Board of Commissioners (BOC) .. 5. AANPCBs Nurse Practitioner Programs 1993 to present .. 5. certificant 6. General Principles/ NP Standards of Conduct .. 6. Scope of Practice .. 6. Standards of Practice .. 6. NP-C Credential .. 7. Application 7. Online Profile .. 7. Application Process and Documents .. 7. AANPCB Policies .. 8. Non-Discrimination Policy .. 8. Confidentiality and Disclosure Policy .. 8. Audit Policy .. 8. Grandfathering 8. Certification by Endorsement .. 9. Retired Status.

2 9. Certification 9. Appeals Policy .. 9. Disciplinary Policy .. 9. Examination Security Policy .. 10. Records Retention Policy ..11. Certification General Information ..12. Name and Address Changes .. 12. Certificate and Wallet Card .. 12. How do I sign my name? ..12. Correspondence from AANPCB ..12. Contact Us .. 13. Renewal and Maintenance of Why Recertify? ..14. Rationale for NP Certification Renewal Requirements ..14. AANPCB I Box 12926 Austin, TX 78711-2926 I Phone 512-637-0500 I Toll 855-822-6727 I Fax 512-637-0540 I 1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATION BOARD Recertification handbook March 2018. Eligibility Requirements and Renewal Options for Certificants whose Adult or Gerontologic Certification Examination is Retired ..16. Renew by Clinical Practice and CE ..17. Application Process ..17. Clinical Practice Sites and Required Information ..17. Continuing Education and Required Information .. 18. CE Accreditation.

3 19. Acceptable CE activities for Renewal of AANP CE Center and the Membership 22. Preceptorship Hours ..22. How to document preceptor hours ..22. Conversion of preceptor hours into CE credits .. 22. Recertification by Examination ..23. Examination Content Outline ..23. Application Process for taking the Approval and Eligibility to Test Notifications ..23. Scheduling an Examination ..23. Examination Rescheduling, Canceling, Extension Requests, and Withdrawal ..24. Special Accommodations/Arrangements ..24. Important Testing Site Information ..24. Examination Security Policy .. 25. Exam Scores ..25. Retaking the Examination ..26. Primary Source Verification of Certification ..27. State Boards of Nursing (SBON) ..27. Third-Party Vendor ..27. Appendix A - Commonly Asked Questions ..28. Appendix B - AANP Scope of Practice for Nurse Appendix C - AANP Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners ..34. AANPCB I Box 12926 Austin, TX 78711-2926 I Phone 512-637-0500 I Toll 855-822-6727 I Fax 512-637-0540 I 2.

4 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATION BOARD Recertification handbook March 2018. This handbook * is written for the certificant desiting to renew their Nurse Practitioner certification. It provides important information concerning the eligibility requirements, application processes, and AANPCB Policies. It is a certificants's responsibility to read and understand the contents of this handbook before applying. To continue to use the NP-C credential, Nps must maintain competence and renew their certification every 5-years by meeting current minimum requirements established by the AANPCB Board of Commissioners for renewal. Information in the handbook and on the website is updated on a regular basis and every effort is made to present policies and directions clearly. The information contained in this handbook supersedes information contained in all previous handbooks. Normal application processing time is 4-6 weeks, depending upon receipt of a complete application, required documents, and applicable fees.

5 AANPCB does not expedite processing of applications. *Content in this handbook is subject to change without notice. The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). ABOUT NP CERTIFICATION. It is time-limited. Certification is valid for a period of five (5) years. Individuals certified by AANPCB will continue to be certified, credentialed, and recognized as a certified Nurse Practitioner, as long as minimum requirements for renewal of certification are met within the 5-year period of certification and the certification does not expire. Individuals who allow their AANPCB certification to expire are not authorized to use the NP-C credential and may not represent themselves as being certified by AANPCB. ABOUT AANPCB CURRENT ACTIVE CERTIFICATIONS*. AANPCB was established by Dr. Jan Towers PhD, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FNP-C 86,723. FAANP in 1993 as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AANPCB. Certification Program (AANPCP) for the purpose of providing a valid and AGNP-C 9,188.

6 Reliable program for the evaluation of individuals wishing to enter, continue, ANP-C 8,458. and/or advance in the Nurse Practitioner profession through the ENP-C 233. certification process. Effective January 2017, AANPCP changed its business name and acronym from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners GNP-C 115. Certification Program (AANPCP) to the American Academy of Nurse TOTAL: 104,717. Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). *NUMBERS AS OF MARCH 7TH, 2018. Because AANPCB offers more than one certification program, Certification Board more accurately represents and describes the full scope of the AANPCB certifying organization. While the name and logo changed slightly, the website domain and contact information remained the same. AANPCB is a nonprofit organization and is separately incorporated under the name American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board, Inc. VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES. VISION - To be the leading organization upholding the highest certification standards for nurse practitioners in promoting high quality healthcare.

7 MISSION - To provide excellence in professional nurse practitioner certification. CORE VALUES that support the mission and vision of the AANPCB: Accountability, Quality, and Transparency. PURPOSE - The purpose of the AANPCB is to assess the knowledge and practice competencies of nurse practitioners required to provide safe and quality health care. As a national nursing certification board, AANPCB: Is responsible for facilitating the application processes for Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification. Is responsible for providing a reliable, valid, competency-based examination for NPs to assess knowledge, skills and abilities for entry-into-practice. (cont.). Provides initial certification of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meeting eligibility requirements for certification by exam. AANPCB I Box 12926 Austin, TX 78711-2926 I Phone 512-637-0500 I Toll 855-822-6727 I Fax 512-637-0540 I 3.

8 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATION BOARD Recertification handbook March 2018. Provides processes for renewal of certification for certified A-GNPs, FNPs, Adult Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), and Gerontologic Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) meeting requirements for recertification. Retired the GNP exam in December 2012 and the ANP exam in December 2016 to comply with the national Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. Launched its first specialty certification examination in January 2017. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP). Certification for certified Family Nurse Practitioners with specialty education and experience in emergency care. The ENP examination meets the requirements of the Consensus Model for both specialty certification and builds upon APRN role/population-focused competencies. ENPs must maintain current FNP certification to remain certified as an ENP. ACCREDITATION, AFFILIATION, RECOGNITION.

9 ACCREDITATION. The A-GNP and FNP certification programs offered by AANPCB are accredited by both the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABSNC) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Changes to a certification program will align with certification accreditation standards promulgated by ABSNC and NCCA. Accreditation dates may be found on the certification website. The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, Inc. (ABSNC), formerly known as the ABNS Accreditation Council, is the only accrediting body specifically for nursing certification. ABSNC accreditation provides a peer review mechanism that allows nursing certification organizations to obtain accreditation of their certification programs by demonstrating compliance with the highest quality standards available in the industry. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), serves to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of certification programs and organizations that assess professional competence.

10 Accreditation by NCCA indicates AANPCB compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION. AANPCB is affiliated with two national nurse practitioner membership organizations. Affiliation with a membership organization is neither a requirement for, nor an indication of, certification. Certification and Membership organizations are independent organizations, therefore, certification and membership account information is held separately by each organization. Certification numbers and membership numbers are uniquely different. Please contact the membership organization if assistance is needed with membership, continuing education, or professional opportunities. American Association of Nurse Practitioners AANP is the largest full-service national professional membership organization for NPs of all specialties. Visit for more information. American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners AAENP is the professional membership organization for NPs who practice in emergency care settings and provide emergency care for patients of all ages and acuities.