AACN Certification Corporation offers discounted exam application fees to employers or AACN chapters submitting ten (10) or more applications together in one packet. This discount must be requested via e-mail (see below) at least two (2) months in advance of desired testing dates, and is good for initial CCRN, PCCN, CMC, CSC, CCNS and ACNPC certification exams to be taken via computer-based testing at an AMP Testing Center. (Group discount does not apply to group paper & pencil exam sessions).
A single contact person for the group must request the discount by e-mailing certification@aacn.org. Requests should include the following information:
The contact person will be responsible for collecting and submitting all applications for the group.
Different exams may be combined in the packet to reach the minimum number of 10 applications. Proper payment for each exam must accompany the applications. See chart below for pricing.
The discounted group pricing varies for AACN members versus nonmembers. If nonmembers wish to join at the same time as applying for the exam, they may pay $69 for a year of membership (regular annual AACN membership fee is $78) along with member pricing for their exam. Certification exam applicants are also eligible for a discounted 3-year AACN Membership rate of $179.35. Learn more about AACN Membership.
All applicants must meet eligibility requirements for their respective exam and thoroughly review the exam handbook for their certification program prior to applying.
To apply, candidates will need to:
The group contact person will need to:
The contact person will be notified when the group of applications is received. An e-mail and postcard with exam scheduling information will be sent to each applicant.
Advantages of computer-based testing include immediate score reporting and flexibility of scheduling. Each applicant has a 90-day period during which to schedule and sit for their exam. Testing is offered 6 days per week, twice daily at over 170 Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP) testing centers across the U.S. Click here to locate your nearest computer-based testing center.
For questions please e-mail certification@aacn.org or call (800) 899-2226, ext. 265.
A bulk discount on certification exam fees may be obtained by an employer's prepayment of certification fees for blocks of fifty (50) applicants. Bulk discounts are available for computer-based testing only. This discount must be requested at least two (2) months in advance of desired testing dates, and is good for initial CCRN, PCCN, CMC and CSC certification exams to be taken via computer-based testing at an AMP Testing Center (discount does not apply to group paper and pencil exam sessions or CCNS and ACNPC exams).
Different exams may be combined to make a total block of fifty (50) exams. Pre-paid vouchers will be provided for the employer to distribute to exam candidates, which the candidate will attach to their standard certification exam application. Vouchers are valid for 2 years from the date of issue. Vouchers may not be redeemed for cash or for another exam type. Vouchers will not be replaced if lost or stolen.
Vouchers cover the exam fee only, not AACN membership. For information about bulk AACN membership discounts, click here or call AACN Customer Care at (800) 899-2226.
Bulk discount certification voucher pricing is as follows:
An employer may request the bulk discount by e-mailing certification@aacn.org and providing:
- Hospital name and address - Name and phone number of person requesting vouchers - Quantity of each voucher type needed (minimum of 50; any combination of CCRN, PCCN, CMC, CSC) - Total amount of check that will be mailed - Name, title and exact address of where vouchers are to be mailed (will be sent via tracked mail).
Please send check and copy of e-mail referred to above to the attention of: Michelle Francis, Senior Associate AACN Certification Corporation 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
For questions about the bulk discount program please e-mail certification@aacn.org or call (800) 899-2226, ext. 262.
