For Faculty

The PNCB invites you to use the links at left and below for information about program review, resources, news for educators, and more.

PNCB Recognized Programs

The PNCB is nationally recognized for its PNP Program Review process. Established in 1977, this review process first sought to recognize Primary Care PNP programs that have met the quality guidelines for PNP education. Educational standards for Primary Care and Acute Care PNPs are outlined in the Resource Library documents below. With the advent of our Acute Care CPNP® certification, we now review and recognize AC PNP programs as well. Our Program Review parallels the accreditation process used by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

For a list of PNP programs we recognize, please visit our Primary Care PNP Programs and Acute Care PNP Programs pages.

Important Information for Faculty

All Postmasters PNP Program applicants must possess a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctorate of Nursing degree from a nationally accredited program. Note: Additional documentation is required for candidates with a masters or doctorate from a non-US based graduate nursing program. The PNCB requires information documenting the process utilized by PNP program faculty to determine the equivalency of a non-US based or foreign transcript to a nationally accredited US masters- or doctorate-level nurse practitioner education. Candidates and PNP Program faculty may contact the PNCB to learn more about this requirement.

PNCB News for Faculty Educators

Spring 2009 Newsletter
Spring 2007 Newsletter