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Become an External Item Writer

Want to take your commitment to certification to the next level? Item writing is a great way to further your professional development while promoting the value of PNCB certification. And external item writers earn great benefits such as:

• Free 2011 PNCB Recertification for CE options
• Continuing education hours
• Feedback from experienced mentors
• A letter to your supervisor recognizing your service
• PNCB totes, bumper stickers and more!

If you're a CPNP® or CPN® interested in contributing to the process of certifying pediatric nurses nationwide, check out our check out our Item Writer Manuals to understand style preferences, see recommended references, and more:

• CPN Test Item Writer Manual (Word)
• CPNP Test Item Writer Manual (Word)

If you'd like to join us, take the next step by filling out our External Item Writer Contributor Application (Word). Retired CPNPs are invited to write items for us too.

To learn more about item writing, read our committee member interviews:

An Interview with Kimberly Glenn (CPN Exam Committee)
An Interview with Pat Clinton and Teri Moser Woo (Pharm SAE Committee)
An Interview with Andrea Kline and Lisa Keeler (Acute Care SAE Committee)

We look forward to receiving your application!