ANCC currently has five professional development categories. Additional options will be announced in mid-2008. In 2009, the professional development requirements for all certification renewals will change. Most candidates renewing may select two of the five categories or double any one category. The five categories are explained below.

Use the renewal application to document your professional development activities. Please do not include backup documentation (for example, photocopies of continuing education certificates.) Only those applications randomly selected for audit will be required to send backup documentation.

NOTE: All professional development must be obtained during your five-year certification period.

If your certification is Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist; Adult Nurse Practitioner; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Family Nurse Practitioner; Gerontological Nurse Practitioner; Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist; Nursing Administration; Nursing Administration, Advanced; or Nursing Professional Development, then unique requirements apply.