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Certification

ABPANC'S VISION: Recognizing and respecting the unequaled excellence in the mark of the CPANŽ and CAPAŽ credential, perianesthesia nurses will seek it, managers will require it, employers will support it, and the public will demand it.

Tour the ABPANC web site at www.cpancapa.org

  • Learn about CPANŽ and CAPAŽ certification programs
  • Receive tips on test-taking strategies
  • Register for the new CPANŽ/CAPAŽ Practice Exams
  • Request examination application materials and information
  • Keep abreast of changes to the Recertification Program
  • Browse the most current edition of our newsletter, CertificatioNEWS
  • Shop for the latest CPANŽ and CAPAŽ products

Do you have questions about perianesthesia nursing certification? Contact one of your ABPANC Directors listed below:

For certification dates and locations please refer to the ABPANC web site (www.cpancapa.org).