Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

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Like you guys, I graduated 3-4 weeks ago and sent all the material in very soon after the degree was conferred. I still have not received the eligibility to test.

Anyone know approximate wait time? I left VM for the person who handled my file and also emailed but no response. I am starting to get anxious because I need to know time frame to tell potential employers. I won't be surprised that some new grads will lose job offer because ANCC and state board delay the process. Most jobs want to fill the openings asap and don't wait for new grads.

I understand that they are overwhelmed with the applications but there's got to be a way to handle things more efficiently.

Anyone got the eligibility to test date or know the time frame, please update the thread :)

PS. This is ANCC, not AANP

Specializes in cardiac (CCU/Heart Transplant, cath lab).

I too am waiting for my eligibility. I sent my app in on June 4th. My friend sent hers in the week of may 13th and received eligibility on may 31st.

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Specializes in Clinic NP.

Thanks!

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I found ANCC very easy to work with. I think I got my authorization to test a week or two after applying. They also sent verification to my state very quickly and returned emails within hours. I've seen numerous complaints about their customer service, but I have been very pleased.

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Updated:

Applied before graduation: 4/20

Assigned to a registrar: 5/10

Sent transcript and validation form after graduation: 5/13

Got authorization to test: 6/15 - a month later :no:

Testing: 6/20 and passed;)

(the dates are approximate, not exact)

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Congrats! I'm so happy for you. I passed earlier this month as well - what a relief. Enjoy walking on air :).

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Specializes in Community Health.

Congrats! I just got my ATT today.

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Specializes in CTICU.

My ACNP application was received by ANCC on 5/29. I got ATT on 6/13. Tested 6/26.

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Specializes in cardiac (CCU/Heart Transplant, cath lab).

Update: I received my ATT today 7/5 after sending my application on 6/4!

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Update: I received my ATT today 7/5 after sending my application on 6/4!

That's about right.. It took a month for us to get ATT from ANCC. That's a long time :)

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