How do you spell relief?P A S S E D B O A R D S

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!!

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.

Congrats!!! it is definitely a relief!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!!

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!!

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!

it takes about three weeks

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a little late.. but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!