Advanced Practice Nursing Certification Fees

There are many organizations, boards, and centers that may certify specific roles as a nurse, whether you are a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or registered nurse. We’ve outlined some of the major nursing certifying bodies and their correlating abbreviations for you at the bottom of this page for reference.

Information for certifications, fees, renewals periods, and availability was retrieved as of January 2022. For the most up-to-date information on your interested nursing certification, refer to the certifying body’s website.

Nurse Practitioner Certifications

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
5 years
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification – Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG)
AACN
$255 Member
$360 Non-Member
Practice/CE: $120/$220
Exam/Practice/Pharma CE: $120/200
Exam/CE: $120/$220
5 years
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
5 years
Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
$250 APNA Member
$295 ISPN Member
5 years
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP)
AANP
$290 Member
$365 Non-Member
Clinical Hours: $170/$245
Exam: $290/$365
5 years
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)
ONCC
$296 Member
$416 Non-Member
$225 for +65
$315 for Non-Member +65
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
4 years
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (CPNP-AC)
PNCB
$385
Modules: $170
Module/CE: $130
CE: $85
Record Year Review: $65
1 year
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care (CPNP-PC)
PNCB
$385
Modules: $170
Module/CE: $130
CE: $85
Record Year Review: $65
1 year
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$340 AANP Member
$290 AANP Student Member
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
5 years
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
AANP
$290 Member
$365 Non-Member
Clinical Hours: $170/$245
Exam: $290/$365
5 years
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
$295 GAPNA Member
5 years
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PPCNP-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
5 years
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) (PMHNP-BC)
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$340 AANP Member
$290 AANP Student Member
$220 APNA Member
$340 ISPN Member
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 AANP Member
$250 APNA Member
$295 ISPN Member
5 years
Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)
NCC
$325
$100
3 years

(Back to Top)

Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 NACNS Member
$250 APNA Member
$295 ISPN Member
5 years
Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS)
(Renewal only available)
ONCC
N/A
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
WOCNCB
4 years
Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 NACNS Member
$250 APNA Member
$295 ISPN Member
5 years
Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health (ACNS-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 NACNS Member
5 years
Critical Care Nurse Specialist (CCNS) – Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal
(Renewal only available)
AACN
N/A
Practice/CE: $180/$260
Practice/Exam/Pharma CE: $200/$305
CE/Exam: $200/$305
5 years
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC)
(Renewal only available)
ANCC
N/A
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
$295 NACNS Member
5 years

(Back to Top)

Sponsored Online Nursing Programs

Georgetown University

info

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months. 

  • Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
  • Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
  • Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice

Simmons University

info

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care.

  • Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
  • Complete in as few as 24 months
  • Full-time and part-time tracks available

University of Southern California (USC)

info

Master of Science in Nursing – FNP Program

Nursing@USC delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. RN and BSN req’d.

  • Designed for registered nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Offers a part-time option for active RNs to earn a Master of Science in Nursing online
  • Can be completed in as few as 21 months

St. John Fisher University

info

Master of Science in Nursing

Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. 

  • Part-time and accelerated tracks available
  • Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP

info SPONSORED

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NBCRNA
$995
$110 every two years. Effective 2020, $250 every four years 
4 years

(Back to Top)

Certified Nurse-Midwife Certification

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
AMCB
$500
$70
1 year

Other Nurse Speciality Certifications (A-C)

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurses (ACHPN)
HPCC
$345 Member
$465 Non-Member
$310 Member
$430 Non-Member
4 years
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)
(Renewal only available)
ONCC
N/A
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
WOCNCB
4 years
Ambulatory Care
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$295 AAACN Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
$295 AAACN Member
5 years
Cardiac Medical Subspecialty Certification (CMC)
AACN
$130 Member
$215 Non-Member
CERPS: $60/100
Exam: $110/$155
3 years
Cardiac Surgery Subspecialty Certification (CSC)
AACN
$130 Member
$215 Non-Member
CERPS: $100/$175
Exam: $110/$155
3 years
Cardiac Vascular
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$340 AACVPR Member
$340 SVN Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
$295 PCNA Member
$280 SVN Member
5 years
Case Management
ABOHN
$150 Application Fee + $250 Exam Fee
$50
1 year
Certification for Emergency Nursing (CEN)
BCEN
$230 ENA Member
$370 ENA Non-Member
CE or Exam: $210/$350
4 years
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
ABPANC
$314 ASPAN Member
$424 Non-Member
Exam: $314/$424
Continual Learning: $194/$315
3 years
Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)
ONCC
$296 Member
$416 Non-Member
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
4 years
Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN)
ABTC
$325
$300
3 years
Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)
WOCNCB
$395
$395
5 years
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
BCEN
$230 ENA Member
$370 ENA Non-Member
CE or Exam: $210/$350
4 years
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
ABCGN
$430 SNGM Member
$520 Non-Member
Computer: $420/$505
Contact Hours: $350/$435
5 years
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
HPCC
$295 Member
$415 Non-Member
$260 Member
$380 Non-Member
4 years
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
MSNCB
$255 Member
$375 Non-Member
$175 Member
$275 Non-Member
5 years
Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN)/Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
NNCC
Exam: $300/$350
Exam: $300/$350
CE: $150/$175
3 years
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)
ABNN
Credit Card: $300 Member
$400 Non-Member
Check: $325 Member
$425 Non-Member
Credit Card: $275/$385
Check: $300/$410
5 years
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
NLN
$400 Member
$500 Non-Member
$350 Member
$450 Non-Member
5 years
Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
ABOHN
$400 Exam + $150 Application
$150
1 year
Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S)
ABOHN
$400 Exam + $150 Application
$150
1 year
Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)
WOCNCB
$395
$395
5 years
Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
ONCC
$296 Member
$416 Non-Member
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
4 years
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
PNCB
$295

CE: $65
Record Review Year: $50
1 year
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON)
(Renewal only available)
ONCC
N/A
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
4 years
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
CCI
$395
CE: $325 – $375
Exam: $395
5 years
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)
AORN
$550
CE or Exam: $450 – $500
5 years
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)
INCC
$360 Member
$500 Non-Member
Exam: $535/$700
CE: $225/$350
3 years
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
ARN
$285 Member
$425 Non-Member
$320 Member
$455 Non-Member
5 years
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
WOCNCB
$395
$395
5 years
Certified Wound, Ostomy Care Nurse (CWON)
WOCNCB
$395
$395
5 years
Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Nurse (CWOCN)
WOCNCB
$395
$395
5 years
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
AACN
$239 Member
$344 Non-Member
Exam: $170/$275
CERPS: $120/$200
3 years

(Back to Top)

Other Nurse Speciality Certifications (E-S)

SpecialtyCertifying BodyInitial FeeRenewal FeeRenewal Period
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
NCC
$210
$50
3 years
Gerontological
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
5 years
Informatics Nurse
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$340 ANIA Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
$295 ANIA Member
5 years
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB)
NCC
$325
$100
3 years
Legal Nurse Consultant Certification (LNC)
AALNC
$350 Member
$495 Non-Member
$300 Member
$445 Non-Member
5 years
Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care (RNC-LRN)
NCC
$325
$100
3 years
Maternal Newborn Care (RNC-MNN)
NCC
$325
$100
3 years
Medical-Surgical Nurse
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$2950 ANA Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
5 years
Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT)
NCC
$210
$50
3 years
Nurse Executive Advanced (NEA-BC)
ANCC
$295 Member
$395 Non-Member
$250 Member
$350 Non-Member
5 years
Nursing Case Management
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
5 years
Nursing Professional Development
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$375 Non-Member
$275 ANA Member
5 years
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
ONCC
$296 Member
$416 Non-Member
ONC-PRO: $340/$460
Test: $296/$416
Test and ONC-PRO: $396/$496
4 years
Orthopaedic Nurse (ONC)
ONCB
$295 Member
$410 Non-Member
Learning Builder: $230 Member/$345 Non-Member
Paper submission: $230 Member/$345 Non-Member
5 years
Pain Management
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$340 ASPMN Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
$295 ASPMN Member
5 years
Pediatric Nurse
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
5 years
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
AACN
$189 Member
$289 Non-Member
Exam: $120/$200
CERPS: $135/$215
3 years
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
ANCC
$395 Non-Member
$295 ANA Member
$220 APNA Member
$340 ISPN Member
$350 Non-Member
$250 ANA Member
$250 APNA Member
$295 ISPN Member
5 years
School Nurse
NBCSN
$360
$245
5 years

(Back to Top)

Nursing Certification Bodies

Certifying BodyAbbreviation
AANP
AACN
AALNC
ABOHN
ABTC
ABCGN
ABNN
ABPANC
AMCB
ANCC
AORN
ARN
BCEN
CCI
HPCC
INCC
MSNCB
NBCSN
NCC
NLN
NBCRNA
NNCC
ONCC
ONCB
PNCB
WOCNCB

(Back to Top)

Sponsored Online Nursing Programs

Georgetown University

info

Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 23 months. 

  • Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
  • Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
  • Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice

Simmons University

info

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care.

  • Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
  • Complete in as few as 24 months
  • Full-time and part-time tracks available

University of Southern California (USC)

info

Master of Science in Nursing – FNP Program

Nursing@USC delivers the online Master of Science in Nursing program from the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing. RN and BSN req’d.

  • Designed for registered nurses (RNs) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Offers a part-time option for active RNs to earn a Master of Science in Nursing online
  • Can be completed in as few as 21 months

St. John Fisher University

info

Master of Science in Nursing

Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. 

  • Part-time and accelerated tracks available
  • Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP

info SPONSORED