PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

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Ugh!!!

I'm an adult CNS (that exam is already retired) which is okay since I practice with adults.

However, in the mail today, I got notice that the Peds CNS exam is also being retired in December 2015 and at the moment I don't see kids so I was planning to take the test.

Anyone else???

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Yeah, they extended the deadline to December 2016:

NOTICE:

New Graduates/Initial Applicants: All students enrolled in a Pediatric CNS program prior to October 31, 2017 who are not yet graduated by that date may continue to sit for the Pediatric CNS exam after October 31, 2017 for up to 6 months after graduation.

Renewal Applicants: If you do not have practice hours, you may renew this certification with professional development activities and testing (renewal option B or D). Applications to renew this certification using professional development activities plus testing (option B or D) will be accepted until December 31, 2016. Renewal applications received after December 31, 2016 must meet the practice hours requirement for renewal.

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

Stop jerking me around, ANCC! I'm trying to make life decisions here!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Tell me about it! I even tried to be able to transfer my Peds CNS from ANCC to ACCN but that was a no-go too....

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