PNCB

Pediatric Nursing Certification

A healthier world one child at a time.

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About PNCB

PNCB specializes in Pediatric Nursing Certification.

Peds Certification, CE, Certificate Programs & Microcredentials

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is the largest and most essential organization for the certification, continuing education, and competency development of nursing professionals who provide care for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Established in 1975, PNCB certifies more than 56,000 nursing professionals who actively hold at least one of our four credentials: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC), Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC), and Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS).

We're passionate about the positive impact our services have on nurses, children, and families. And with an annual renewal rate of 96%, PNCB-certified nursing professionals are passionate about holding our credentials.

MISSION

A driving force for quality in pediatric nursing globally.

 

Latest Activity

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    Advice From The PNCB For Any Certification Exam

    PNCB posted a topic in General Nursing

    Though this general insider advice from our customer service team should be applicable to any board, be sure to check your specific board's policies. Understand The Timelines for Your Board...
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    Nursing Specialties Guide

    PNCB reviewed allnurses's file in Ebooks

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    Recert for CPN

    PNCB replied to Mnstn's topic in Pediatric

    Hi - Have you explored the other (complimentary) modules we offer on the PNCB website? We also post links to other respected CE sources that are no-cost. I don't think I can post the links directly in...
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    LGBTQ Youth: Resources for Pediatric Nurses

    PNCB posted a topic in Pediatric

    Pediatric nurses are key to facilitating improvements for the health and well-being of LGBTQ children and adolescents. In schools, at the hospital bedside, and other settings, they have opportunities...
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    Innovative Peds Clinical Experiences?

    PNCB replied to PNCB's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    These are great - thank you both! This will be a national resource, so for HCP offices we'll provide a description. We'll also add health care programs for children in foster
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    Innovative Peds Clinical Experiences?

    PNCB replied to PNCB's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Great
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    Innovative Peds Clinical Experiences?

    PNCB replied to PNCB's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks! We'll make sure this is on the list, along with pediatric medical day care centers. Much
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    Innovative Peds Clinical Experiences?

    PNCB posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The Institute of Pediatric Nursing (IPN) is creating a new web resource for undergrad nursing students and faculty facing competition for hospital/traditional peds units/sites. It's called Rotation...
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    Certified Pediatric Nurse

    PNCB replied to yuzzamatuzz's topic in Pediatric

    Hi! I'm the Communications Director for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and wanted to clarify that the exam to earn the credential CPN is offered by PNCB. If you are considering the...