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All certification boards require a renewal or recertification process to document how you are maintaining competency in your practice. At PNCB, we call it “Recert” for short. Certified Pediatric Nurses (CPNs) must recertify annually, so don’t miss out!
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Recertification - PNCB
Your first year to recertify will be during the next...
- Certified Pediatric Nurse - PNCB
All certification boards require a renewal or...
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Recertification - PNCB
Your first year to recertify will be during the next enrollment window of November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026 (or February 1 to 28, 2026 with a late fee). Regardless of when you became certified, the expiration date on your wallet card will be February 28.
All certification boards require a renewal or recertification process to document how you are maintaining competence in practice. CPN "Recert" is annual and takes place each year between November 1 and January 31.
Certifications are renewed every 5 years. You may submit a renewal application up to 1 year prior to your expiration. You may be ineligible to practice beyond your expiration date.
Here’s what you need to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN): Hold a current, unrestricted RN license; Achieve 1,800 hours of pediatric clinical experience within the past 24 months or a longer-term combination of experience; No need to stress the ‘how’ or ‘why’—we’ve got the step-by-step details below
Rescheduling Exams. If you find that you must reschedule your exam appointment, please do so at least 16 days or more before your originally scheduled exam appointment to avoid a rescheduling fee charged by Prometric. Please see the PNCB Exam Candidate Handbook for rescheduling fees.
Embrace the journey of recertification with the same passion with which you embraced the calling to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse. CPN recertification guidelines ensure pediatric nurses stay certified. Learn eligibility, process, fees, and continuing education requirements for renewal.
