4 months with ANCC no clues and denial of ATT, 4 days with AANP ATT approval

[UZ K]

Hi everyone,

I want to share my experience in hopes of helping others avoid what I went through.

I spent 4 months dealing with ANCC, submitting everything they required — official transcripts, syllabi, and documentation proving I completed a graduate-level pathophysiology course taught by a physician. Despite this, they denied my eligibility, stating the course didn't meet APRN core standards. They gave no clear explanation, even after I asked multiple times and escalated my case. 

I have 2 Master's degrees and 1 doctorate from all accredited schools and ANCC does not know what they are doing but just no by the check lists. There's no rubrics and references to compare their APRN level course works. 

After months of silence and vague responses, I finally applied to AANP. Within 4 days, I received my ATT — same education, same transcripts, no issues.

This process delayed my ability to begin practice as a board-certified NP. It was stressful, disheartening, and honestly, unfair.

Why I'm Sharing?

Nurses deserve:

Clear, consistent certification standards

Respect for diverse educational backgrounds

Timely and transparent communication

If you're in a similar situation or worried about your application, please double-check your coursework with ANCC before applying. And if you've been through this too — you're not alone.

Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps someone out there feel seen and supported.

[FiremedicMike, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

I'll repeat what I said in the other thread.

Your program failed you.  You likely paid them a significant amount of money and then were apparently on your own for scheduling required coursework.  Then at the end when there was a question, where were they to help?   Nowhere, obviously..
 

You should name and shame your program so that no one else wastes their money at that pathetic "college" and finds themselves on a similar island. 

[UZ K]

Your response mirrors ANCC's approach exactly—opinionated yet devoid of evidence, references, or specific rationale.

 

[FiremedicMike, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

UZ K said:

Your response mirrors ANCC's approach exactly—opinionated yet devoid of evidence, references, or specific rationale.

 

My evidence is clearly laid out in your two posts.  You took coursework to satisfy the graduation requirements of your DNP program that was clearly not accepted by the ANCC.  Your program should have never allowed you to take any courses that were questionable.  More than that, your program should have provided you with appropriate and approved coursework so that you weren't in a position to find your own patho class, which clearly turned into a disaster that delayed your ability to practice and earn money.

For the record, your response was also devoid of evidence.  I'm happy to hear your take on how you feel your program didn't screw you, but it'll be a tough sell..