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Hello, guys! I have a question about differences between AANP and ANCC. Currently, I'm in full-time FNP program and I'm wondering when I'm eligible to take these exams. My friend told me that I need to get an official 'degree' to take AANP, whereas ANCC doesn't require an official degree, which means I can take an ANCC exam before officially graduating from school. Do you know when I can take these exams!? Thanks! I found the below information from the websites. :) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AANP Q: What are the eligibility requirements to take the certification examination? A: Certification is offered to graduates of accredited master's, post-graduate (post-master), or doctoral level Adult, Family, and Adult-Gerontology nurse practitioner programs in the U.S. and Canada. In order to complete processing of an applicant's application, additional requirements include the successful completion of the NP Curriculum which must include: Successful completion of all didactic and clinical NP program coursework, which includes all faculty-supervised clinical clock hours required for the NP program; Successful completion of graduate level courses in advanced physical assessment, advanced pharmacology, and advanced pathophysiology; Current active RN license in a state/territory of the United States or respective province of Canada; and A transcript showing academic "work-to-date", or a final official transcript showing your degree awarded and date conferred. ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Eligibility Criteria Credential Awarded: FNP-BC Eligibility Criteria Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or hold the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country. International Applicants: Learn about additional requirements for candidates outside the US. Hold a master's, postgraduate, or doctoral degree* from a family nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly NLNAC | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission). A minimum of 500 faculty-supervised clinical hours must be included in your family nurse practitioner program. Three separate, comprehensive graduate-level courses in: Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the life span Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents Content in: Health promotion and/or maintenance Differential diagnosis and disease management, including the use and prescription of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions

Do I need to apply for a temp license again or does BON automatically issue my temp license first when CBC result and application are in their system before the permanent one is issued? Thanks!

Hi all! I'm an international graduate and going to start a FNP programme soon in Maryland. I've never lived and worked in the states but I do hold a NY RN license. (I took Nclex) After gettig a SSN, I'm going to apply for endorsement. Do you know how long it takes approximately to get a temporary RN license?(I will move to Baltimore soon so I can visit the MDBON office easily) I really need this asap to start clinicals at school. If there's anyome who already went thorugh the online endorsement process, please let me know!! Thank you. :)))

I called school yesterday and they said the decision for the FNP programme would be released in early next week. I also asked if I could receive a decision by email and they said they normally send a mail but would figure it out if they can email me instead.

Hi fc007, Thank you for sharing the info! I'm frustrated as I live far away in Asia. Do you think they would still mail me even though I'm an international stduent?

Every morning I wake up and check my email box. I just want to hear something back from school! Haha. Everyone, good luck!

Hi Ellydo and Naur, I also received a financial email, and waiting for the decision. Also.. just received an email about online chatting where you can ask some questions.

Yeah, I emailed school and was told the decision will be released in mid to late March. I had a Skype video interview around mid Jan. Best of luck to all! x