Certification Organization Discount

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To encourage acute and critical care nurses’ professional growth and help more nurses become certified, AACN offers an organization discount on bulk purchases of certification exams. Hospitals, health systems and AACN chapters enjoy substantial savings and free review courses to support their exam candidates through our prepaid certification exam voucher program.

Certification Organization Discount Pricing

Organizations must purchase a minimum of 30 certification exam vouchers.

Eligible Exams
Price Per Application
Savings
(based on 30 vouchers)
CCRN or PCCN
Price Per Application
NonMember: $370
Member: $255
Org. Discount: $205
Savings (based on 30 vouchers)
Up to $165 per exam or $4,950 total
(if all CCRN/PCCN)
CMC or CSC
Price Per Application
NonMember: $235
Member: $145
Org. Discount: $125
Savings (based on 30 vouchers)
Up to $110 per exam or $3,300 total
(if all CMC/CSC)

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Organization Discount Form

Voucher Purchase Requirements

  • Organizations must purchase at least 30 certification exam vouchers initially.
  • Vouchers can be selected from any combination of eligible exams.
  • For future purchases, a minimum of 10 vouchers is required, with the same flexible selection.

Managing Your Vouchers

  • Certification exam vouchers are purchased and distributed through AACN's online portals.
  • An AACN representative will guide you through the process and help you navigate the portal.

Contact Information:


Organization Discount FAQ

How do I take advantage of the Certification Organization Discount?

  • Organizations must purchase a minimum of 30 certification exam vouchers; any combination of eligible exams may be selected.
  • Distribution of exam vouchers will be handled through AACN’s online distribution portal.
  • AACN will contact you to walk you through the “how to’s” of our distribution portal.
  • You will receive a free institutional license for the review course associated with each exam type purchased (excluding CMC & CSC). Associated course participant packets are available for purchase in the AACN store and include CEs and practice questions.


What do I get with my purchase?

Your Certification Organization Discount purchase includes:

  • Exam vouchers for each certification exam purchased
  • One institutional license for the AACN certification review course associated with each exam type purchased (excluding CMC & CSC); courses may be uploaded to your Intranet/network system


Does my certification discount include AACN membership?

No, membership is not included. Learn more about our AACN membership discounts on our website or call AACN Customer Care at 800-899-2226.


Do all 30+ exams purchased have to be for the same credential?

No. Different eligible exams may be combined to make up the minimum of 30 certification vouchers.


Does the hospital need to sign a contract?

No. Contracts are not required. Simply complete the exam voucher request form and submit it with required payment to AACN.


What testing methods are available?

Exams must be taken via computer-based testing at a PSI testing center or via live remote proctoring from your own computer/desk in a quiet, private location. For details, refer to the Certification Exam Policy Handbook. The discount offer is not valid for group paper-and-pencil exam sessions.


Can candidates use exams vouchers for retesting and recertification?

Yes. Organizations may choose to distribute multiple exam vouchers to individual nurses, if needed, for retesting or recertification. Knowing they have a backup option often reduces candidates’ test anxiety and fear of failure.


Are exam discount prices the same for AACN members and nonmembers?

Yes. The same discounted exam price applies regardless of AACN membership status.


Need more information?

For questions about the Certification Organizational Discount, please email certification@aacn.org or call us at 800-899-2226, ext. 537.