Dually Certified CPNP® Recert Fees

Effective 10/1/09 through 2/1/10 for 2010 Recertification

We encourage you to complete your Recert application online. Online Recert is safe and secure, plus it offers:

• A $15.00 discount
• A summary of your Recert history
• Real-time tracking of your order
• Immediate processing of your online wallet card

If you prefer, paper forms are available for you to print, complete, and mail to the PNCB.

Recert Option Fees

Dually Certified CPNP® Recert Activity Options	Cost for Online Recert	Cost Using Paper Form
Acute Care Cardiology Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE)	$130	N/A
Acute Care Respiratory Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE)	$130	N/A
Acute Care Pain, Sedation & Palliative Care Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE)	$130	N/A
Pharmacology Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE) (Online Answer Method)	$185	$200
Pharmacology Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE) (Paper Answer Sheet Method)	$195	$210
Primary Care Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE) (Online Answer Method)	$185	$200
Primary Care Self-Assessment Exercise (SAE) (Paper Answer Sheet Method)	$195	$210
Documentation of 10 Contact Hours or Academic Credit	$85	$100
Documentation of 5 Contact Hours & 200 Clinical Practice Hours	$85	$100
Inactive Option*	$65	$80

* The Inactive option is not recommended but is included as a choice should you be faced with unusual circumstances that prevent you from completing an SAE or documentation. Only 1 year of inactivity is allowed within each 7-year cycle. More than 1 year of inactivity within a 7-year cycle will require you to forfeit previous participation and you will need to take the exam again to regain certification.

Change Order Fee

When choosing your Recertification option, consider your choice carefully. Changing your Recertification option after placing your order will require a $30 change order fee.

Late Fees

$75 - This fee is due if you recertify after the February 1, 2010 deadline.

Verification of Certification Fees

Each Recertification year, the PNCB will provide a one free standard verification of your CPNP® status to the State Board of Nursing associated with your RN license as noted in your application. To receive this free benefit, be sure to share your current RN license information when completing your Recertification enrollment application.

For additional verifications, the cost is $40. Visit our Verification page for full details or to order additional verifications.

All fees subject to change without notice.