Certification Name : Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
Certification ID & Type: 0898 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
The role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is to provide care to children from birth through young adult with an in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well child care and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting.
Certifying Organization
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board(PNCB)(0165)
9605 Medical Center Drive, Suite 250, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Contact information : 301-330-2921 Or 888-641-2767 Fax : 301-330-1504 Email : service@pncb.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every Year
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
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
registered nurse, RN, R.N., pediatric nurse