Computer-Based Exam - Reapplication: $245 (nonrefundable).
Unsuccessful candidates may repeat the CPN® Exam provided they meet the PNCB's eligibility criteria
at the time they apply for re-examination. No waiting period is required.
An eligible candidate may re-exam as soon as an application and the re-exam fee are received and eligibility
is determined. A new 90-day testing period is assigned.
On-Site Exam - Reapplication: $225 (nonrefundable).
The CPN® On-site Exam is offered in a written format at health care facilities and
several pediatric nursing conferences during the year. A check, money order, or credit card payment should be made payable to PNCB.
Payment of total fees is due at time of application.
Exam Withdrawal
If you are unable to take the exam, you must submit a request to withdrawal from the exam in
writing to the PNCB. To receive a refund of the exam fee, the request must be received before the
termination of the assigned 90-day testing period. The registration fee is nonrefundable under any circumstances.
If the candidate has scheduled an exam time and date with AMP, the candidate must also cancel with AMP within the
appropriate AMP five business days' notice.
"No Show"
Candidates will forfeit all registration and
exam fees if failure to cancel or re-reschedule an exam results in a "no
show" recording with AMP. No fees will be refunded if a candidate
fails to test within an assigned 90-day period. If candidates have already
scheduled an appointment and either withdraw or request an extension of
the testing period, it is their responsibility to cancel and/or reschedule
their AMP testing appointment with AMP. Failure to cancel an assigned
appointment with AMP, within the appropriate two full business days notice
period will cause forfeiture of all exam and registration fees.
Testing Period Extension (One time only): $130.
To extend the assigned 90-day testing
period, you may apply for an extension one week (five business days) before the 90-day period ends.
No fees will be refunded if a candidate fails to test within the assigned
90-day testing period. Candidates must cancel any assigned testing time
and date with AMP with the required notice of two full business days.
Please note: At no time will your testing period
be more than 90 days. Once you apply for the extension, your 90-day testing window will begin soon after
your request for an extension is approved. Many people incorrectly interpret this to mean
that applying for an extension grants them 180 days to take the exam.
Exam Rescheduling or Cancellation (Computer-based Testing)
Candidates may cancel and reschedule their
exam time and date with AMP, one time only, within their 90-day testing
period. Instructions for cancellation and rescheduling are provided by
AMP. However, failure to cancel an appointment within the appropriate
AMP two full business days' notice period will cause forfeiture of all exam
and registration fees (see "No Show" Policy above).
Exam Rescheduling or Cancellation (On-site Testing)
Candidates may switch to a different on-site exam or to a computer-based exam by emailing our office
at admin@pncb.org.
Exam Fee Refund
The registration fee is nonrefundable under
any circumstances. The initial exam fee will not be refunded if a candidate
fails to test within the assigned 90-day testing period, or if a candidate
fails to cancel and reschedule an assigned appointment with AMP with the required
notice of two full business days' notice period, or if a candidate
fails to submit a written request to the PNCB for withdrawal, extension,
or reassignment before the termination of the 90-day testing period. Please note that withdrawal or extensions
require five business days' notice to the PNCB.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Appeals
An appeals process is available to candidates who wish to contest an adverse decision or proposed action affecting his or her application for certification, exam results or recertification. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors hears all candidate appeals. All proposed remedies and decisions of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors are final.
Procedure: A request for review and consideration an adverse action (e.g. exam failure) must be submitted in writing to the PNCB Director of Customer Service within 20 business days following the date of the adverse decision (post-marked) to the individual. All requests for appeal should clearly outline all reasons and rationale for appeal. Individuals seeking appeal of any decision should attempt to provide all necessary data in support of the appeal and set forth any new or additional information to be considered by the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will hear all appeal requests within 20 business days of receipt of the appeal request. The Executive Committee will investigate the appeal request, seeking opinions from psychometric and testing experts, attorneys and other resources as necessary. Specific requests for review of exam results will be managed among PNCB professional staff and psychometric consultants to the PNCB. Based on this investigation, the Executive Committee may decide to uphold an initial decision or may take other appropriate action with regards to the appeal request. The Executive Committee will notify all individuals in writing of the decision of the Executive Committee within 15 business days following the date of the appeal review. Notification will be sent by registered or certified mail.
All PNCB policies and requirements are subject to change without notice.
