Important Dates

To write the exam

You must write the exam to become certified for the first time (also known as initial certification).

You can rewrite the exam to renew your specialty certification, but most nurses renew by continuous learning.

2025

Spring exams

• Apply from January 15 – March 31
• Exam writing window: May 1 – 15
• Receive your results in June

Fall exams

• Apply from June 16 – September 30
• Exam writing window: November 1 – 15
• Receive your results in December

Renewal by continuous learning

• Apply anytime from January 15 – December 15, 2025

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2025 Poster

2026

Spring exams

• Apply from January 15 – March 31
• Exam writing window: May 1 – 15
• Receive your results in June

Fall exams

• Apply from June 15 – September 30
• Exam writing window: November 1 – 15
• Receive your results in December

Renewal by continuous learning

• Apply anytime from January 15 – December 15, 2026

Poster

2026 Poster