CPN Certification Steps

Apply for the CPN exam here.  You will log in or create an account with the link. In your portal under Navigation, select the Exam Applications link to find your exam type. If your employer does not offer our charge code benefit, invite your leadership to explore No Pass, No Pay using this justification letter.

Now nurses have a choice of where and how to test when they seek their Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) credential from PNCB. Apply to take the exam at a physical testing center, or at home with the live remote proctoring option.

Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) member discount: $45 off initial exam. To process your discount, you will need to enter your promo code (available from SPN) on your application then submit an image of your current SPN membership card to PNCB by email to [email protected] or fax to 1-301-330-1504. For initial CPN exam applications only, not available for retesting. Cannot be used with a No Pass, No Pay charge code benefit or free guest membership profile. Discount cannot be retroactively applied or refunded to applications already submitted.

Re-applying? Use the application link above.

Need an Extension? To request an extension for your current testing window, contact PNCB at 1-888-641-2767 or [email protected]. No Pass, No Pay is not eligible for an extension.

Requesting ADA Act Special Accommodations? Note this on your application and promptly submit a completed Special Accommodations Form.