Credential Requirements Flashcards
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A candidate fails the CPAN exam on their first attempt. What is the minimum waiting period before they may retest?
Answer: 60 days
ABPANC requires a 60-day waiting period between exam attempts to allow adequate preparation time.
The CPAN exam is administered in which format?
Answer: Computer-based testing at approved testing centers or via remote proctoring
The CPAN exam is a computer-based test delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers or through online remote proctoring.
Which of the following statements about dual CPAN and CAPA certification is correct?
Answer: A nurse may hold both CPAN and CAPA certifications concurrently
ABPANC allows nurses to hold both CPAN and CAPA certifications simultaneously if they meet the practice hour requirements for each.
How many questions are on the CPAN certification examination?
Answer: 150 questions
The CPAN exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, of which 120 are scored and 30 are unscored pilot questions.
A nurse applying for CPAN certification must submit proof of RN licensure in which country or countries?
Answer: United States or Canada
ABPANC accepts current, unrestricted RN licensure from the United States or Canada for CPAN eligibility.
What percentage of the CPAN exam content is devoted to 'Physiologic and Pathophysiologic Responses'?
Answer: About 27%
According to ABPANC's content outline, Physiologic and Pathophysiologic Responses comprises approximately 27% of the CPAN exam.
A CPAN-certified nurse changes their name after marriage. What is the required action regarding their certification?
Answer: Notify ABPANC in writing with legal documentation of the name change
ABPANC must be notified promptly of name changes with supporting legal documentation so certification records can be updated.
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