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  1. How many hours of perianesthesia nursing practice are required within the 2 years preceding the CPAN exam application?

    Answer: 1200 hours

    ASPAN requires 1,200 hours of direct perianesthesia nursing practice within the 2 years prior to applying for the CPAN exam.

  2. Which organization administers the CPAN and CAPA certification examinations?

    Answer: ABPANC

    The American Board of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC) is the credentialing body that administers the CPAN and CAPA exams.

  3. A nurse who allows their CPAN credential to lapse must do which of the following to reinstate certification?

    Answer: Retake and pass the certification exam

    A lapsed CPAN credential cannot be reinstated through late renewal; the nurse must retake and pass the certification examination.

  4. Which of the following best describes the practice setting requirement for CPAN eligibility?

    Answer: Must work in any perianesthesia setting including Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III

    Eligible practice includes any perianesthesia setting — Phase I, Phase II, or Phase III — as defined by ASPAN standards.

  5. What is the maximum number of times a candidate may retake the CPAN exam within a 3-year eligibility window if they fail?

    Answer: Two additional attempts (three total)

    Candidates have a 3-year window and may take the exam up to three times total (initial attempt plus two retakes).

  6. Which credential is specifically designed for nurses practicing primarily in Phase II (discharge) and Phase III perianesthesia care?

    Answer: CAPA

    The CAPA (Certified Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia) credential is targeted at nurses working in Phase II and Phase III (extended observation/home discharge) settings.

  7. To qualify for the CPAN exam, a registered nurse must hold which type of nursing license?

    Answer: A current, unrestricted RN license in the US or Canada

    ABPANC requires applicants to hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the United States or Canada.

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