ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must match ANCC registration exactly. RN license number required at check-in.
RenewalRequired -- Earn 75 CE credits (contact hours) every 5 years. CE credits must be relevant to the certification specialty. Submit renewal application via the ANCC certification portal. Maintain current, active RN license throughout certification period.
PrerequisitesCurrent, active RN license in the US or its territories; Master's degree or higher in nursing or related field; 24 months experience at the senior executive level of nursing administration
Retake PolicyMust wait 60 days before retaking. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt. Check ANCC website for current retake policies.