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PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)

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CPNP-PC PNCB Pediatric Nursing Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1You are here

Reinforce preventive care and pediatric health-maintenance frameworks.

34
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Phase 2

Master assessment/diagnosis content with high-volume case practice.

72
hours
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Phase 3

Integrate management decisions and leadership/ethics scenarios.

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Phase 4

Run timed full-length exam simulations and final remediation.

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Estimated total study time
196 hours
That's about 20 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPNP-PC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduate or postgraduate primary care pediatric nurse practitioner program with title and role preparation
Experience
At least 500 faculty-validated, supervised direct patient-care clinical hours in primary care pediatric NP role
Additional Requirements
  • Completion of all precepted direct patient-care hours at the advanced level
  • Program faculty validation submitted directly to PNCB
  • Assigned 90-day test window after approval; CPNP-PC testing is in-person only

CPNP-PC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates who do not pass may reapply after official results and test in a new window as long as PNCB eligibility criteria remain satisfied.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$407 initial exam fee
Application Fee$134 non-refundable registration portion (included in initial fee)
Total Estimated Cost$407 initial; $695 with one re-exam
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What You'll Study

22 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CPNP-PC Exam Details

PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care (CPNP-PC)

Administered by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)

Official Source
Scaled score 400 (200-800 scale)
Passing Score
175
Questions
3
Hours
$407 initial; $288 re-exam; $155 testing-window extension
Exam Fee
Study time: 140-220 hours
Prerequisites: Current RN license and completion of a graduate/postgraduate primary care pediatric NP program plus required faculty-validated clinical hours.
Valid for: Annual recertification cycle (Nov 1-Jan 31)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) content outline

Health Maintenance and Promotion30%

Well-child care, prevention, and pediatric health-promotion priorities.

Assessment and Diagnosis35%

Primary care pediatric assessment and diagnostic synthesis.

Management30%

Primary-care management planning, treatment, and follow-up.

Leadership, Ethics, and Practice Management5%

Professional role, ethics, and systems-based practice leadership.

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