The Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC) Certification Exam is administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board to evaluate competencies associated with pediatric primary care practice. It focuses on Population Health, Clinical Decision Making, Child Development and Family-Centered Care, and APRN Leadership.
Candidates typically pursuing the Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) credential include primary care pediatric nurse practitioners and pediatric nurse practitioners working across private practice, ambulatory clinics, outpatient clinics, school-based clinics, hospitals, and federally qualified health centers. This FAQ explains exam format, scoring, renewal, readiness, preparation strategy, and simulation use while deferring official policy decisions to PNCB.
Key exam facts include:
- Exam code: CPNP-PC
- Exam length: 180 minutes
- Exam questions: 175 multiple-choice questions; 150 scored and 25 unscored pretest questions
- Passing score: 400 scaled score on a 200 to 800 scale
PNCB CPNP-PC — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This FAQ section summarizes key aspects of the PNCB CPNP-PC exam, including format, difficulty, and preparation. For official eligibility, policies, and updates, visit the PNCB’s official exam page.
