The CPN®Exam

Candidate Testing Handbooks

What ID do I need to enter the test site?
How do I cancel my exam?
Can I extend my 90-day testing window?


Details about exam administration including answers to the above are provided in your candidate testing handbook below.

For RNs testing at a computer-based testing center:

Prometric Computer-based Testing Handbook
Prometric Testing Regulations FAQs

For RNs testing at an On-site Exam in paper-pencil format:

On-site Paper-Pencil Exam Handbook

If your hospital is offering additional On-site exam testing dates and you'd like to reschedule your exam date, simply email exam@pncb.org with the date you are cancelling and the new date.

To cancel your On-site exam and change to a computer-based exam off-site, email exam@pncb.org to have your application processed for a 90-day testing window in which to schedule your computer-based exam at a Prometric testing center.

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