Recertification
Nearly 9,000 registered nurses currently hold the CPAN® and CAPA® credentials granted by ABPANC. To ensure that certified nurses possess the most up-to-date knowledge and have recent and current experience, the CPAN® and CAPA® certification credentials are awarded for three years and must be renewed. It is imperative that nurses wishing to recertify carefully review the entire online Recertification Handbook.
The CPAN® and CAPA® credentials are registered service marks. Registered Nurses who have not achieved CPAN® and/or CAPA® certification status are not authorized to use these credentials.
Options for Recertifying
Recertification candidates have two options: (1) Re-Examination or (2) Continual Learning Program as described in the online Recertification Handbook. Only one option may be selected at the time of recertification. It is not permissible to take the examination and if unsuccessful, to renew through continual learning activities. The deadline to renew by examination are available in the Certification - Examination Administration section.
Create Your Recertification Account Now!
ABPANC has created a new Online Recertification System that allows you to track the contact hours that you earn. ABPANC has also created an Electronic Filing Cabinet containing a Continual Learning Documentation Log Form.
If you are accessing the online Recertification System for the first time, you will be prompted to create an online user account before you are able to use the Electronic Filing Cabinet. If you have previously created an account on this system, please log in to your account at the prompt. Your online user account may be created at any time. You are encouraged to log your continual learning activities as you earn them throughout your three year certification period and keep copies of documentation verifying your participation.
To access this feature and access your account to recertify, click here.
Renewal Notices
ABPANC sends recertification candidates two renewal notices: the first is sent approximately 120 days prior to the expiration date of your certification status, and the second is sent approximately 45 days prior to expiration. The first renewal notice will notify you of whether or not you have been selected for audit.
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