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
- Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification
- Certified Nurse-Midwife Certification
- Other Nurse Specialty Certifications (A-C)
- Other Nurse Specialty Certifications (E-S)
- Nurse Certification Bodies
Nurse Practitioner Certifications
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification – Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG) | AACN | $255 Member | Practice/CE: $120/$220 | 5 years |
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) | AANP | $290 Member | Clinical Hours: $170/$245 | 5 years |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) | ONCC | $296 Member | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care (CPNP-AC) | PNCB | $385 | Modules: $170 | 1 year |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care (CPNP-PC) | PNCB | $385 | Modules: $170 | 1 year |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) | AANP | $290 Member | Clinical Hours: $170/$245 | 5 years |
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (PPCNP-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) (PMHNP-BC) | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) | NCC | $325 | $100 | 3 years |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Certifications
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS) | ONCC | N/A | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health (ACNS-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Critical Care Nurse Specialist (CCNS) – Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal | AACN | N/A | Practice/CE: $180/$260 | 5 years |
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (PCNS-BC) | ANCC | N/A | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- 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
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. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | NBCRNA | $995 | $110 every two years. Effective 2020, $250 every four years | 4 years |
Certified Nurse-Midwife Certification
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | AMCB | $500 | $70 | 1 year |
Other Nurse Speciality Certifications (A-C)
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurses (ACHPN) | HPCC | $345 Member | $310 Member | 4 years |
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) | ONCC | N/A | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Ambulatory Care | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Cardiac Medical Subspecialty Certification (CMC) | AACN | $130 Member | CERPS: $60/100 | 3 years |
Cardiac Surgery Subspecialty Certification (CSC) | AACN | $130 Member | CERPS: $100/$175 | 3 years |
Cardiac Vascular | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Case Management | ABOHN | $150 Application Fee + $250 Exam Fee | $50 | 1 year |
Certification for Emergency Nursing (CEN) | BCEN | $230 ENA Member | CE or Exam: $210/$350 | 4 years |
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) | ABPANC | $314 ASPAN Member | Exam: $314/$424 | 3 years |
Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) | ONCC | $296 Member | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 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 | CE or Exam: $210/$350 | 4 years |
Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) | ABCGN | $430 SNGM Member | Computer: $420/$505 | 5 years |
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) | HPCC | $295 Member | $260 Member | 4 years |
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) | MSNCB | $255 Member | $175 Member | 5 years |
Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN)/Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) | NNCC | Exam: $300/$350 | Exam: $300/$350 | 3 years |
Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) | ABNN | Credit Card: $300 Member | Credit Card: $275/$385 | 5 years |
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) | NLN | $400 Member | $350 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 | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) | PNCB | $295 | CE: $65 | 1 year |
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) | ONCC | N/A | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) | CCI | $395 | CE: $325 – $375 | 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 | Exam: $535/$700 | 3 years |
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) | ARN | $285 Member | $320 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 | Exam: $170/$275 | 3 years |
Other Nurse Speciality Certifications (E-S)
Specialty | Certifying Body | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee | Renewal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) | NCC | $210 | $50 | 3 years |
Gerontological | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Informatics Nurse | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) | NCC | $325 | $100 | 3 years |
Legal Nurse Consultant Certification (LNC) | AALNC | $350 Member | $300 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 | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) | NCC | $210 | $50 | 3 years |
Nurse Executive Advanced (NEA-BC) | ANCC | $295 Member | $250 Member | 5 years |
Nursing Case Management | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Nursing Professional Development | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $375 Non-Member | 5 years |
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) | ONCC | $296 Member | ONC-PRO: $340/$460 | 4 years |
Orthopaedic Nurse (ONC) | ONCB | $295 Member | Learning Builder: $230 Member/$345 Non-Member | 5 years |
Pain Management | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Pediatric Nurse | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) | AACN | $189 Member | Exam: $120/$200 | 3 years |
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | ANCC | $395 Non-Member | $350 Non-Member | 5 years |
School Nurse | NBCSN | $360 | $245 | 5 years |
Nursing Certification Bodies
Certifying Body | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
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 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- 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
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. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: August 2026