CPAN Credential Requirements

Question 1

What is the minimum number of hours of clinical experience required for eligibility to sit for the CPAN certification exam?

Accepted Answer

1,800 hours

Answer

1,000 hours

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2,500 hours

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3,000 hours

Question 2

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement to become eligible for the CPAN certification exam?

Accepted Answer

Current RN license

Answer

Bachelor's degree in nursing

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10 years of nursing experience

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Completion of a CPAN preparation course

Question 3

What is the primary organization that administers the CPAN certification exam?

Accepted Answer

American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification (ABPANC)

Answer

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Answer

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

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American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Question 4

How often must a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) renew their certification?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

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Every 3 years

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Every 7 years

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Every 10 years

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the educational requirement for eligibility for the CPAN certification exam?

Accepted Answer

An Associate's degree or higher in nursing

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A Master's degree in nursing

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A Doctorate in nursing

Answer

No formal education requirement