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The Importance of the PNCB's Recertification
Program:
The PNCB believes that competency in pediatric nursing is linked to three
important elements within our certification programs. The first step to
demonstrating specialty competency in pediatric nursing is to have earned
basic nursing education successful RN licensure. This initial step along
with pediatric nursing practice and specialty education requirements is
then linked to establishing a nurse's eligibility for our national certification
exams for general practice pediatric nurses (Certified Pediatric Nurses
or CPNs®) or advanced practice pediatric nurse practitioners (Certified
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners or CPNPs®). Following successful exam
completion, continued certification recognition is linked to participation
in the PNCB's annual recertification program.
The purpose of the PNCB's
recertification program is to document continued growth in competency
in pediatric nursing through a variety of educational and nursing practice
activities. These activities include successful completion of required
Self-Assessment Exams that test a nurse's knowledge regarding updates
in pediatric nursing care. Pediatric focused continuing education and
clinical practice in the appropriate pediatric nursing role are also recognized
strategies to build competency as a certified pediatric nurse (CPN®
or CPNP®). It is important to note that the PNCB will discontinue
recognition of any certified nurse who does not maintain annual recertification
participation. The public can be reassured that any nurse who presents
with the trademarked credentials of the PNCB (CPN® or CPNP®)
has maintained active continuing education and practice activities to
strengthen her pediatric nursing knowledge.
Visit the links below for more information about each PNCB Recert program:
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