ANCC is the world's largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization, and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

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ANCC Retesting Policy of Certification Candidates

Notice: Please do not send the retest application until you are absolutely sure you are ready to take the test. You will receive your 90 day window upon receipt of the retest application.

Candidates who do not pass their exam may retest one or more times, subject to the following protocol.

I. First Retest
  a. Download the retest application
  b.

Candidate submits retest application at reduced fee

  c.

Minimum of 60 days must have passed since last attempt.

  d.

Does not need to meet new eligibility requirements (if any)

  e.

Must have valid RN license

  f.

Must test within two years of initial failure

     
II. Second Attempt
  a.

Candidate must submit full application, and supporting documents.

  b.

Candidate must pay full fees

  c.

Candidate must have valid RN license

  d.

Candidate does not need to meet new eligibility requirements (if any)

  e.

Minimum of 60 days must have passed since last attempt.

     
III. Third Attempt
  a. Candidate must submit full application, and supporting documents
  b.

Must pay full fees

  c.

Must meet all current eligibility requirements

  d. Minimum of 60 days must have passed since last attempt
     
IV. All Subsequent Attempts
  a.

Must submit full application

  b.

Must pay full fees

  c.

Must meet all current eligibility requirements

  d. Minimum of 60 days must have passed since last attempt

Candidates may not test more than three times in a 12 month period.

Download the Re-Test Application

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