How long between graduation and elgibility to take test

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Hi everyone,

I am looking for anyone who can tell me which exam they took (ANCC or AANP) and how long between sending in all the info to being elgible to pick a test date and also the earliest test date? I'm debating about which exam to take. I graduate with my ANP in May and will be practicing in NH. Also any advice on getting NP license in NH would be helpful.

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Specializes in Hospital and Outpatient.

You might be waiting about 4-6 weeks on average. I am taking the AANP exam. I graduated in December. I sent all of my info but because of the holidays, i might be waiting a little bit longer

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Is that to take the test or to be eligible to take the test?

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Specializes in Hospital and Outpatient.

Ave. of 4-6 weeks to be eligible to take the test

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Thanks. That was what I was hoping for. I hope to be be practicing by the end of July beginning of August.

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Thanks. That was what I was hoping for. I hope to be be practicing by the end of July beginning of August.

Remember that after getting certification you still need a license. After that if you want to work in a hospital you need to be credentialed. This leaves out getting on insurance panels if necessary. NPI for Medicare/caid, DEA etc.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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Specializes in PNP, CDE, Integrative Pain Management.

I graduated in May, received eligibility to test (for certification) in August, tested in September, received state licenses (2 states) in October, finalized credentialing process in my hospital in December. Seven months! And I was on it the whole time. Submitting applications, etc., at the earliest date possible, calling to check on status, etc. I did wait an extra 4 weeks to take my exam, but applied for licenses and started the credentialing process the day after my exam. It is a LOT of paperwork and red tape!

It is worth it, I love my NP position!

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Which exam did you take? Do you need collaborative agreements for your states? I've heard that this takes longer in those states. In NH that is not needed so it's more of a straight forward appilication. Any hints on how to get through this.

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Specializes in ER, PM, Oncology, Management.

I graduated in May and tested in September. I haven't gotten a license because I'm still working as a RN. Pay in Alabama stinks, and I'm making more as a RN than I would be as FNP. However, I am about to apply for TN APN licensure because of a pending opening at my current facility (federal system). I'm excited!

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