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thank you for the opportunity to respond to your questions. the consensus model for aprn regulation: licensure, accreditation, certification & education (aprn consensus model) is a uniform model of regulation for the future of advanced practice nursing that is designed to align the interrelationships among licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (lace). the consensus model is the product of a collaborative effort among more than 40 nursing organizations that have an interest in making aprn practice more uniform. a complete list of all the organizations that took part is found on pages 30-40 of the aprn consensus model document http://www.nursecredentialing.org/aprn-consensusmodelreport.aspx. changes are being made to the ancc certification exams in response to the aprn consensus model. current certifications will remain in place for as long as you renew by meeting the requirements on the renewal application at the time of your renewal. as implementation of the new aprn consensus model progresses, ancc has initiated plans to retire specific certification programs and develop certifications to more closely reflect the roles and populations required by the model regulations. to prepare for the aprn consensus model implementation in 2015, ancc will be creating certification examinations to meet the role and/or population foci requirements of the model regulations. planning for these certifications is under way, and we are pleased to announce the launch of new certifications for: - adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (expected 2013) - adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (expected 2013) - adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist (expected 2014) retired exams will no longer be available after the date indicated below, and no new nurses will be able to become certified in these areas. if your certification is retired, you must renew your credentials using professional development activities and clinical practice hours. each time you renew, you will retain your current credentials. ancc will provide advance notice of retiring exams and information on the impact of required changes on aprns. during this transition process, it is crucial for aprns to keep their certifications current and stay in touch with ancc and their regulatory board for more information as it becomes available. if your certification lapses, you may not be able to renew your existing certification or your license to practice. in 2014, ancc will retire the certifications for: - acute care nurse practitioner - adult nurse practitioner - gerontological nurse practitioner - adult health clinical nurse specialist - gerontological clinical nurse specialist certified nurses in the above specialties will be able to keep their certifications and renew by using professional development activities and clinical practice hours to meet the requirements on the renewal application. for more details on the aprn consensus model implementation and what it means for you, please see the frequently asked questions on the ancc web site at: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/aprn-faq.aspx if you have questions related to your specific situation, please contact ancc for additional assistance at 1.800.924.4194 and [email protected] we are here to answer your questions, and to guide you through the process and transition. thank you. ancc certification department via anita wiler, ancc marketing