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NCCwebsite.org 5FEESCORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGAll fees arenon-refundableExamination Fees All applications are subject to anon-refundable application fee. All fees are non-refundable exceptwhere otherwise noted.Group Fee PaymentsNCC will acceptgroup payments forcertification exams frominstitutions. Details areon the NCC website. Payments can be made by credit card (Visa,American Express and MasterCard only). Payments can be made by check: bank routingnumber and account number required. For payments made by third parties, anyrefund will be issued to the third party andnot to the applicant. 325COMPUTER EXAM FEESThe above fee includesthe non-refundable 50application fee.Note: Applicants determinedineligible (for any reason)will not be refunded the 50 application fee. All payments must be in US funds. NCC does not accept debit cards or splitpayments (part check and part credit card). Exam fees can be submitted only online atthe NCC website. Applications will not beaccepted by mail, phone or fax.Other Non-refundable Payment Related Fees All incomplete applications are subject to a non-refundable 30 reprocessingfee upon the submission of proper documentation. See page 10 for moreinformation.LicenseVerification If licensure information is requested requiring an additional submission, thecandidate will have two weeks to provide the license with all the correctinformation and pay the non-refundable 30 reprocessing fee. If this is notprovided within the two weeks, the application will be marked ineligible.Ineligible applicants will receive a refund minus the 50.00 non-refundableapplication fee. There are no refunds or withdrawals for applications using abulk code.Returned Checksand Credit CardChargeback A 30 fee will be assessed for any check or e-check returned or a credit cardpayment disputed for any reason. Remittance thereafter of all fees andapplications must be in the form requested by NCC.IncompleteApplication Fee

NCCwebsite.org 6CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGComputer examcandidates canchange theirscheduled testingdate to another datewithin their windowonce for free.Candidatesmust handle thisdirectly with PSI.Refer to NCC TestingGuide for detailsRefundsIneligible ComputerTesting Applicantswill receive a refund of 275 minus any outstandingcharges. ( 325 computerexam fee, less thenon-refundable 50application fee.)FEESAll fees arenon-refundableChange Request* Withdrawal Fees Retest Fees Other Exam Related FeesCandidates who cannot take theircurrently scheduled examination,have missed their testing date orneed to take a different exam can request a change for a feeof 125. - see page 11 for details.A computer testing candidate whowithdraws from testing is subjectto a 165 withdrawal fee plus anyoutstanding charges.- see page 12 for details.Retest candidates must pay fullapplication and examinationfees. There are no discounts andthey must complete a 90-day waitperiod* before resubmitting anapplication for testing.*See Retest Policy page 10No refundswill be issued for the following circumstances: Any candidate that is not successful in achieving certification For candidates who failed to take the exam via computer withintheir 90-day testing window and did not submit a changerequest within stated time frames Any candidate who is beyond the first 30 days of their eligibilitywindow and is unable to schedule their exam within theireligibility window

NCCwebsite.org 7STEPS TO REGISTERHOW TO REGISTER TO TAKENCC EXAM BY COMPUTER123456CertificationexamsLearn more »STEPSTEPSTEPSTEPApply for examSTEPSTEPCORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGAre you eligible?Determine your eligibility - see page 3Submitting your applicationSubmit your application online at the NCC website NCCwebsite.org.Applications can only be submitted online. You cannot submit anapplication by mail, telephone or fax. Payment must be made online bycredit card or check. Individual or group payments can be made.What information does the application require? To get prepared to complete the application - see the application checklist on the next page. It is a handy listing of all the information you willneed to supply.Email confirmation of your registration After completing and submitting the application, you will receive anemail confirmation within 30 minutes. This will be the ONLYconfirmation notice you will receive for your application. If you donot receive it, please make sure the email in your profile is accurateand check your email folders.Application approval procedure The application will be reviewed to determine qualification to take theexamination. This process can take up to two weeks, depending onthe volume of applications received at the time of submission. If theapplication is incomplete, see page 10 to learn how to resubmit theapplication and what fees will need to be paid.Notification of eligibility to take the exam Once the application is approved, an examination eligibility letter withinstructions to setup your test appointment will be sent via email andavailable in your NCC account. You are required to schedule a testappointment within the first 30 days of your eligibility window for atime that is within your 90-day eligibility window (see eligibility letter).Please note, that if you did not schedule your exam within 30 days ofbeing approved to test, you may be unable to obtain a testing datewithin your window and will have to pay a change fee to change your90-day eligibility window.NCC is not responsible for lost or misdirected email. Please make sure the email in your profile is accurate and check your account5-7 days after you have registered to ensure your application was complete and additional information is not needed. If you donot receive your examination eligibility letter within 2 weeks of your examination application submission confirmation, use the“Contact Us” link on NCCwebsite.org and select “Application I already submitted” from the drop down menu, to inform NCC.

NCCwebsite.org 8CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGAPPLICATION CHECK LISTBefore filing your application look over the below check list and gather theinformation needed to complete it.PERSONAL INFORMATION:You have your complete contact information including, address,phone and email.ELIGIBILITY:You have your complete contact information including, address,phone and email.All documentationLICENSURE:to the NCC websiteYou have your license or a verification of your license that includesyour name, license number, licensing state or province, type oflicense and the date the license expires in a format that is ready tobe uploaded with your application.with the application.DOCUMENTATION*:ApplicationsMaster’s or DNP Prepared Applicantsmust be in a PDFformat and uploadedwithout supportingdocumentation will bedeemed incomplete.DO NOT havethe registrar send thetranscript separately.ItMUST beuploaded with theapplication.o PDF of diploma that shows graduation from approved NP program.o PDF of official transcript which documents successful completion of allcourse work and indicates which program - WHNP or NNP.Post-Master’s Applicantso PDF of the graduate (Master’s or DNP) diploma.o PDF of official transcript which documents successful completion of allcourse work from the post-Master’s program.o PDF of the post-Master’s certificate of completion.Transcripts must be issued from the school registrar and uploaded withthe application. Do NOT have the registrar send separately.*See next page for documentation of special situations.APPLICATION AGREEMENT:Demonstration of your agreement to abide by NCC policies through acheck off box procedure is required. By checking the designated box,this is deemed as equivalent to providing your signature. Applicationscannot be submitted without the below agreement being stipulated.I have read the policies on this website and in the Registration Catalog, the Candidate& Testing Methods Guides and understand that I will be subject to them. To the best ofmy knowledge, I certify that all information contained in this application is completeand correct. I understand and agree that any knowingly false information provided byme or others may result in denial or revocation of my certification. I understand that myapplication may be subject to audit for verification of the information provided and Iauthorize NCC to make contact with individuals listed for this purpose.

NCCwebsite.org 9CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGSPECIAL SITUATION DOCUMENTATIONDelayed DiplomasLetters from the program director can be substituted for a copy ofthe diploma or certificate in the following situations: The applicant has recently completed the program and the formalgraduation is sometime in the future. Graduation has occurred but the school does not issue actualdiploma/degree/ certificate until a later date.How do Imake a PDF?PDF software isavailable fromwww.adobe.com.The document needsto be scanned intoyour computer andconverted to a PDF file.Also, internet cafés,office supply storesand local printers oftenprovide PDF documentgeneration servicesfor a nominal fee.The letter from the program director must be on official schoolletterhead, indicate the date when all course work was completedand the date of graduation. If the graduation date has alreadyoccurred, the program director must state the reason for thediploma/degree unavailability. If this documentation is not uploadedwith your application, your application will be deemed incomplete,see page 10.Incomplete Transcripts will not be acceptedAn official final transcript issued from the school registrar showingthe completion of all courses is required.Coursework DiscrepanciesProgram directors submit the standard curricula for each programto NCC which is used to verify that courses listed on the transcriptsubmitted by applicants reflect the stated program. If the courseworkon the transcript differs from the standard curricula, the programdirector must write a letter on official letterhead identifying thedifferences and the rationale for such differences. This may be relatedto being given credit for prior course work, work experience, etc.If this documentation is not uploaded with your application, yourapplication will be deemed incomplete, see page 10.Information regarding an incomplete application may be sharedwith the applicant’s program director.

NCCwebsite.org 10CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGADMINISTRATIVE POLICIESIncomplete Application ProcessingIncomplete applications are defined as: missing or incomplete information incorrect information lack of licensure with all required information, includingexpiration date inadequate fees (Returned Checks, Credit Card Declines orCredit Card Chargebacks) any reason resulting in an inability to determine candidate eligibility statusAll policies andprocedures aresubject to changewithout noticeIncomplete applications will be returned with instructions on how to uploadthe missing information and provide the required non-refundable 30reprocessing fee. Upon resubmission, applications that do not include thisfee or do not adequately address the identified deficiencies will be declaredineligible. All filing deadlines will apply.Retest PolicyRetest candidates must submit a new application, meet the then currenteligibility criteria and pay all applicable fees. NCC does not limit the numberof times a candidate can retake an NCC examination; however, the maximumnumber of times a candidate can take an NCC exam in any given calendar yearis two. Retest candidates will be assigned a different form of the examination.All retest candidates must wait 90 days from the date they took theirexam before they can submit a new application to retest. this date is provided in the candidate’s results notification this 90-day wait period affects all modes of testingAny loss of power or internet during an exam in which there was more than15 minutes of testing with exposure to more than 10% of the exam requires aretest after 90 days. There is no need to complete a new application but youwill need to notify NCC to move your eligibility window so it begins 90 daysafter the exam attempt. Please notify NCC immediately if this occurs so that anew window can be set.If a retest application is submitted prior to the 90-day wait period, theapplication will be returned as ineligible. The applicant will be subject to the 50 non-refundable application fee.

NCCwebsite.org 11CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGADMINISTRATIVE POLICIESChange your Testing Date, Method of Testing or Exam CategoryCandidates who cannot take their currently scheduled examination, havemissed their testing date or need to take a different exam - can requesta change. Candidates may request to change their examination category,reschedule their testing date or even change their method of testing,provided that they meet the requirements listed below. Candidates areonly allowed one change option (ex. if you reschedule your examinationdate, you will not be able to change your examination category). All changerequests must be approved by NCC and you may be required to provideadditional information. There will be no refund of original fees orChange Request fees. Candidates who fail to take the examination underthis change option must re-apply with full fees.Computer exam candidates can change their scheduled testing date to another date within theirwindow once for free. Refer to NCC Testing Guide for details.All candidates requestinga change MUST: Submit the change request within onecalendar year from the first date of theiroriginal assigned eligibility window. Cancel their exam date with PSI (if theyhave one scheduled), before submittinga change. Scheduled exams may also becanceled using the “schedule or Launchexam” link in your account. Use the NCC website online ChangeRequest Form (changes requested in anyother format, will not be accepted). Submit a non-refundable fee of 125 withthe Change Request Form.To change examination category: Eligibility must be re-established for the new examcategory, and additional documentation and fees maybe required. The time to consider eligibility for the new category willcount toward the original assigned 90-day computertesting window. Examinees must take the exam for which they havebeen determined eligible. No changes will be permittedon examination day. If a candidate knowingly orunknowingly takes an examination other than the oneshe/he was found eligible to take, the examination willnot be scored. No refunds will be allowed, and all feepolicies will apply if the candidate reapplies foran examination. Examination category cannot be changed from asubspecialty or RN Core application to a NNP or WHNPcertification. Candidates who registered for an RN Coreexam or subspecialty exam and need to change to NNPor WHNP will have to submit an exam withdrawal for apartial refund and complete the full registration for oneof these APRN certification exams. Candidates must submit their request at least 30 daysprior to the end of their testing window.

NCCwebsite.org 12CORE NPEXAMINATIONREGISTRATIONCATALOGADMINISTRATIVE POLICIESWithdrawal Policy - Computer Testing Only the applicant/candidate can withdraw from the examination process. Candidates withdrawing from a Core Certification exam will receive a 160 refund of their 325 payment. All withdrawal requests must be submitted online at the NCC websiteBEFORE the final day of the assigned testing window andprovided that: the candidate has not made an appointment to take the exam at aPSI or if the candidate has made an appointment with PSI, it must becancelled no later than four business days prior to the scheduledtesting date. No refund will be considered after the exam date.Withdrawal Policy - Bulk Purchase VoucherWithdrawals are not allowed. Once the candidate is determined eligiblefor the exam, withdrawal from the process will not be allowed.Substitution PolicyCandidate substitutions are not allowed for any reason.Score Cancella

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