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Nurses and employers trust PNCB's high quality certification programs. Our CPN, CPNP, or PMHS credentials confirm your expert knowledge and dedication to excellence in the profession. More than 50,000 nursing professionals choose PNCB certification because we lead the way in respected validation, outstanding service, and support for promoting the specialty.
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Stand out in your field with PNCB certification—the most respected credentials in pediatric nursing.
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Maintain your PNCB certified status and renew your commitment to staying current in your specialty.
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Changes in pediatric healthcare occur every day. Make sure you're ready.
Pediatric Updates: Primary Care: Developmental and Behavioral Essentials
- Contact Hours: 7.5
- Price: $45.00
Grow or validate your knowledge through book-based exploration of common developmental and behavioral concerns seen in primary care with the first of two modules in this arena. You’ll test your knowledge on a variety of topics like parental guidance, screening, interpreting results, making comprehensive diagnoses, and managing disorders. Referrals, care coordination, and providing family support are also addressed.
Pediatric Updates: Primary Care: Developmental and Behavioral Disorders and Treatments
- Contact Hours: 7.5
- Price: $45.00
ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and more: start or continue your book-based exploration of developmental and behavioral concerns seen in primary care with the second of two modules in this arena. It is not required that you complete the companion module. Additional topics include cognitive development and disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and more.
News & Resources
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Aug 03 2020
PNCB Announces New CEO
Experienced executive leader Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, CAE has been selected to lead PNCB into its next chapter of success. Learn more about our new Chief Executive Officer.
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Jul 21 2020
CPNP-AC & NNP Campaign: Trained to Be Different
PNCB has joined with the National Certification Corporation to raise awareness about two key nursing roles for children with serious, life-threatening conditions. Learn more.
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Mar 10 2020
Coronavirus Update and Prometric Testing Centers
PNCB is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see updates from Prometric testing centers here. Updated 7/31/2020.
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