The ANCC Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Board Certification (CV-BC) validates specialized knowledge in caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. The exam contains 150 questions (125 scored plus 25 unscored pretest items), allows 3 hours, and costs $395 for non-members or $295 for ANA members. With cardiovascular disease causing 919,032 deaths in the United States in 2023 alone — roughly 1 in every 3 deaths — demand for certified CV nurses continues to grow (CDC Heart Disease Facts). This guide covers every detail you need to earn the CV-BC credential in 2026.
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