Question- I heard that if I am certified by one of the major NP certifying organizations that I can apply to become certified by the other agency through reciprocity. Can you provide additional information about certification by reciprocity?
Reply- The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) offer the option of NP certification through reciprocity. Here is a summary of the reciprocity policy from each organization.
American Nurse Credentialing Certification Reciprocity Policy
Reciprocity refers to the ANCC Commission on Certification policy whereby your certification with a different certification organization may be recognized by ANCC.
ANCC may grant reciprocity to a nurse certified by another certifying organization in a certification specialty also offered by ANCC, subject to the following conditions:
- The other certifying organization’s exam is accredited by either the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) or the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- You hold a current certification with the other organization.
- You hold a current, active RN license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
Source- http://www.nursecredentialing.org/ancc/cert/PDFs/CertificationReciprocity.pdf
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Reciprocity Policy
Family, gerontologic and adult nurse practitioners with prior certification by an approved national certification body who meet the criteria for endorsement established by the AANP Certification Program, may apply for endorsement by submitting the approved application.
Source- http://www.aanp.org/Certification/Qualification+of+Candidates.htm
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