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Requesting Aggregate Data Reports
  • 2025 Aggregate Data Reports are Now Available:
    • 2025 reports were distributed on April 1, 2026. If your school did not receive this year's aggregate data, or if you need to update your contact information to ensure future delivery, please complete the ANCC School Contact Information Form.
    • Please note that your school code information is required to submit this form. If you do not have your assigned code, contact our team at certificationoutreach@ana.org.
    • A minimum of three candidates from your institution must take the certification examination in order for a report to be generated within a particular specialty. If fewer than three candidates test, a report will not be produced. If you do not receive a report after completing this form, it may be because fewer than three candidates took the certification examination for the specialty being requested.
    • Requests submitted pertains exclusively to 2025 data. 2026 data will not be available until the first quarter of 2027. 
  • Important School Code Information for APRN Faculty & Staff:
    • The school code designation is a unique identifier for your ANCC school aggregate data/pass rate report information.  Schools/Universities requesting to be added to the school code list, or for official school name changes/updates, must complete this form.  Please note: Newly accredited schools must submit this form promptly to ensure that reports populate accurately for their institution. Failure to complete the below form will prevent a report from generating. 
    • Complete the ANCC School Code Add/School Name Change Form and send to certificationoutreach@ana.org.

APRN Faculty, Staff, & Student Resources

Stay up to date with the ANCC APRN certification application process, policies, and procedures. Review the essential information below, as it is critical to your understanding and key to a smooth, successful application experience:

  • Policy Updates:
    • Candidates for ANCC APRN certification must pass their examination within five (5) years of degree conferral from their applicable APRN degree or post-graduate certification program. 
    • Post-graduate certificate (PGC) applicants are only eligible for ANCC APRN if their program holds or held an active PGC APRN accreditation at the time of graduation. Only accreditation specific to the institution’s PGC program will be accepted. Applicants must provide evidence of this accreditation to demonstrate eligibility.
    • For more information about these eligibility and policy updates, please visit the ANCC Certification FAQs.

Attend Our APRN Webinar Series

The Benefits of Attending Our APRN Webinar Series

  • Whether you are a practicing APRN, an APRN faculty member, an APRN student, or simply interested in APRN-focused content, our offerings are designed to provide meaningful insights and professional value.
  • This year’s webinar series, The APRN Advantage: Redefining Practice in 2026, features a diverse lineup of sessions covering key topics in APRN practice. All sessions offer free CNE credits, with select webinars also including pharmacology hours.
  • To receive notifications about upcoming webinars—or to express interest in serving as a guest speaker—please complete the Attend Our APRN Webinar Series questionnaire.

2025 ANCC Certification Data

The data in the “Tested,” “Passed,” and “Pass Rate” columns reflect first-time test takers in 2025. The “Total Certified” column represents the total number of individuals certified in each certification specialty as of December 31, 2025. For a detailed breakdown, review the 2025 ANCC Certification Data.

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