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CPN® Exam Administration
The CPN® Exam is given in the following ways:
The CPN®
computer-based and On-site paper and pencil exam contains 200
multiple-choice items. Of these, 180 questions are pre-selected as
scored questions and 20 are non-scored pretest questions. Total testing
time for the exam is 3 hours, 30 minutes.
Computer-Based Testing
The CPN® Exam is delivered by computer
at over 150 Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) Assessment Centers
located throughout the United States.
Once eligibility
is determined, AMP will notify you by both email and postcard, and the PNCB will also send a
postcard and email informing you of your assigned 90-day testing period. The PNCB notification will also share information about acessing
preparation materials, such as your exam's content outline and study resources. You may then make an
appointment with AMP to sit for the exam. If you are unable to test during your assigned 90-day testing
window, click here to apply for an extension.
Make your appointment as soon as possible to obtain your preferred testing time and place.
Many other organizations use AMP for testing, and waiting to make your appointment may jeopardize
scheduling needs. Exams are administered by appointment only from Monday through Friday between
9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
A tutorial is provided prior to the exam to explain how to select answers and move from question
to question. This tutorial does not reduce your testing time. We work with AMP to arrange specific
accommodations for disability-related needs. The need for special accommodations must be indicated
during exam application.
After sitting for the exam, you'll receive your exam score report before leaving the testing center.
The personal exam report will inform the candidate of their exam status: pass or fail. Within three
weeks, candidates receive official notification from the PNCB about their status as a CPN®.
Passing candidates are mailed an official certificate with an assigned certification number,
a certification identification wallet card, a CPN® lapel pin, and annual recertification information.
Unsuccessful candidates may repeat the CPN® Exam. There is no waiting period before applying for reexamination.
PNCB's eligibility requirements must be met at time of application. On receipt of an application and reexamination
fees, a new 90-day testing period will be assigned.
The PNCB and AMP are responsible for the validity and integrity of the scores they report.
On occasion, occurrences such as computer malfunction or misconduct by a candidate may
cause a score to be suspect. The PNCB and AMP reserve the right to void or withhold examination results if,
upon investigation, violation of its regulations is discovered.
On-Site Testing
The CPN® Exam can be administered on-site at health care facilities or
select pediatric conferences in paper and pencil format several times each year.
After the exam, the candidate is notified of results within approximately three weeks of their
testing date. No results are given over the telephone or internet. An Individual Performance Report (IPR)
is mailed with all notification materials and documentation of the candidate's performance on the exam.
Unsuccessful candidates may repeat the CPN® Exam three times before validation of further training, education,
or review is required. There is no waiting period before applying for re-examination. PNCB's eligibility
requirements must be met at time of application. On receipt of an application and re-examination fees,
a new 90-day testing period will be assigned.
If you would like to see the CPN® Exam offered at your facility, visit our On-Site Testing page for details.
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