Certification

abpanc_logoThe American Board of Perianesthesia  Nursing Certification (ABPANC) exists to offer CPAN ® and CAPA ®  certification programs. CPAN® stands for Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse; CAPA® stands for Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse. These credentials are federally registered certification marks and granted to registered nurses who successfully pass a certification exam. For more information, including recommended study references, visit: www.cpancapa.org or call  1.800.622.7262.

The American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC) is responsible for the testing and certification of nurses in the specialty of peri-anesthesia nursing.

Fall 2016 Registration Dates & Deadlines

Registration Window — Online* July 11 – September 6

Fall 2016 Administration Dates & Deadlines

Examination Administration Window October 3 – November 25
Deadline for Rescheduling
or Cancelling Appt
  • 31 calendar days before scheduled test date — no charge.
  • 3 – 30 calendar days before scheduled test date — $69.87.
  • Less than 3 days — not allowed by Prometric.
Postmark deadline for requesting
Withdrawal, refund, rollover from ProExam
On or before last day of examination administration window

 

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Certification Coach / Mentor

For information about finding a CPAN or CAPA Certification Coach , or for help forming study groups, contact zwilliams@proexam.org (212-367-4236)

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