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The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification Program will give you the opportunity to advance your nursing career and prove your ability to provide the best patient care. Demonstrate your commitment to nursing with the most respected certification in the profession. Whether you are looking to achieve your first certification, ready to renew, or exploring new certifications, scroll down to find the certification you need.
Applications to test and document review times:
- Applications to test: THREE business days* from date of payment.
- Documents: FIVE business days from date of receipt.
*For fastest review, submit all documents during the application process.
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