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Specializes in PNP, CDE, Integrative Pain Management.

I took my PNP boards yesterday, what a relief to P A S S!!!! I already started my NP position after graduating in May. Now on to getting credentialed...what a long road this has been!:yeah: I am SO HAPPY ITS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah:

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Specializes in pediatrics.

I am curious as to what state you live in that requires some type of test to practice as a PNP. Or are you talking about the certification exam (NAPNAP)? Either way, CONGRATS :yeah:on passing your boards.

Here in Texas we practice with an RN license with a designation as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Pediatrics with limited prescriptive authority. There was no test, just documentation after graduation sent to the board and additional continuing education requirements (and of course more FEES) to maintain the designation as an APN. Additionally NAPNAP requires additional CE and/or clinical practice documentation or the completion of the annual self-assessment exercise to maintain PNP certification. I know things differ from state to state.

Again, WTG on passing your boards!!

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Specializes in PNP, CDE, Integrative Pain Management.

I do mean the certification from PNCB (Pediatric National Certification Board). In Missouri you have to have certification by one of the national certifying bodies before you can have prescriptive authority. As you know, ANCC and PNCB each offers an exam for the PNP, but the vast majority take PNCB. (Unlike FNP, where many take the ANCC exam I guess.)

The credentialing process through the hospital where I work takes awhile, and doesn't start until after the exam is passed.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Congratulations! What an accomplishment....agree credentialling is a headache - one of the more rural hospitals took 8 months to credential me!

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Congrats!!! it is definitely a relief!!

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Specializes in Emergency, Cardiac, PAT/SPU, Urgent Care.

Congratulations!

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Specializes in ARNP, FNP-BC.

Congratulations!!!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.
I do mean the certification from PNCB (Pediatric National Certification Board). In Missouri you have to have certification by one of the national certifying bodies before you can have prescriptive authority. As you know, ANCC and PNCB each offers an exam for the PNP, but the vast majority take PNCB. (Unlike FNP, where many take the ANCC exam I guess.)

The credentialing process through the hospital where I work takes awhile, and doesn't start until after the exam is passed.

i am in MO too and we also only have a "designation" as APN's / PNP's... but you MUST pass your certification exam. I also tested with the PNCB. Its nice to walk out and know you passed huh!!

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Specializes in PNP, CDE, Integrative Pain Management.

If I hadn't gotten the "pass" feedback when I walked out of the test, I'd still be waiting to know if I passed! I still haven't received my official letter yet!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

it takes about three weeks

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Specializes in CTICU.

Congrats, what an achievement!

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Specializes in CCRN-CMC-CSC: CTICU, MICU, SICU, TRAUMA.

:dncgbby:

:ancong!:

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