The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) is the autonomous arm of AACN responsible for all certification functions. Composed of representatives from practice, academia, and the public, this authority leads the effort to certify graduates of master’s level nursing programs that prepare advanced generalists for practice across a variety of health care settings. Governed by the Board of Commissioners, CNC offers certification to graduates of CNL programs who meet the eligibility requirements established by CNC.
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recognizing formally those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the certification program and pass the examination;
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encouraging continued personal and professional growth in one’s practice; and
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providing a national standard of requisite knowledge and experience required for certification, thereby assisting communities of interest in the assessment of certificants.