CNN-NP Examination
The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) has completed the Certified Nephrology Nurse-Nurse Practitioner (CNN-NP) examination development process. The examination was offered for the first time in Boston in September, and will now be offered on the same schedule as other NNCC nursing examinations.
> Download the Application [PDF file, 208K]

Reduction in Contact Hours for CNN Recertification
For CNN’s who recertify by continuing education, only the 45 hours of nephrology nursing content from approved providers will now be required. Because this change represents a decrease in the required contact hours, it is effective immediately. The 60-hour requirement, which could include up to 15 hours of general nursing content, is no longer in effect.

CCHT Practice Exam Now Online
The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) has released the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Practice Exam. The Exam consists of 50 questions and is available for $30.00.
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Changes for Recertification Candidates
Effective November 1, 2006 for all CNN and CDN certificants due to recertify beginning November 1, 2009 only candidates pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing full time: 1) will be eligible to waive the work requirement and this exception will be approved for only one recertification period; and 2) may apply all academic coursework in lieu of nephrology nursing continuing education for only one recertification period. Additionally, certificants enrolled in graduate nursing degree programs (master's or higher) may apply only nephrology-related coursework toward the contact hour requirement.

Commissioners' Meeting Highlights
Highlights from the March 2007 Commissioners' meeting in Philadelphia are now available online.
> Read the Highlights