Certification Name : Pharmacology Certification
Certification ID & Type: 5584 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
NAPNES Certification in Pharmacology allows LP/VNs to measure their knowledge against a national test and offers a national credential, post-licensure, that many employers require. Since the mid sixties, NAPNES Certification in Pharmacology has been a mark of excellence — certification above minimum standards for licensure — for licensed practical/vocational nurses. Put the LPN/LVN, NCP, designation in your portfolio!
Certifying Organization
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.(NAPNES)(0898)
1940 Duke Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact information : 703-933-1003 Email : napnes@napnes.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
LPN; LVN; practical nurse; vocational nurse, pharmacology