Website
What can I submit an initial application?
ANA website
Name two places where I can submit a renewal app
website or paper
What is the Authorization to Test?
Letter stating an applicant is eligible to sit for the exam.
What is the purpose of Personify?
Where we see accounts, orders, and where we track interactions with our customers.
What does ANA stand for?
American Nurses Association
What is an Initial Certification?
First time takers
How many mandatory CEs are required to renew?
75
What is a Reassignment?
When someone is unable to take their test, they can pay $100 for a new testing window.
What information can be found in Personify 360?
Account holder demographic information, orders and donations, and any correspondences/interaction with customers and staff.
What does ANCC stand for?
American Nurse Credentialing Center
What is the review time for initial apps?
Three to Four weeks
How long is the review process for renewal apps?
Four to five weeks
What is an Expedite and its cost?
To get an application reviewed faster than the normal processing time. (one to three business days) The fee is $200.
What information can be found in Personify Certification Registration?
Application Status, Exam Row, Requirement Tracking, Status History, History of Wall Cert.
What does ANF stand for?
American Nurses Foundation
What does APRN stand for?
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
What else is needed besides 75 hours to renew?
One of the eight renewal categories
What is a retest and its cost?
When someone has failed the exam, they can retest for $270.
What is one APRN certification?
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Who is the certifying body of ANA?
ANCC
Can I submit an initial app by paper?
No
When can I start the renewal process?
One year in advance from expiration date.
Can the reassignment and expedite fee be refundable?
No
What is one specialty nurse certification?
Medical Surgical Certification