Public/Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PHCNS-BC)
Credential Awarded: PHCNS-BC
This ANCC certification and credential are available for renewal only. You can renew this certification every 5 years and continue to use the credential by maintaining your license to practice and fulfilling the certification renewal requirements in effect at the time you submit your application.
Renew
Renew Certification
Renewal Certification Application
You may submit a renewal application up to 1 year prior to your expiration.
STEP 1: Review Requirements, FAQs, and Pricing
See Pricing & Discounts
| Pricing & Discounts | RENEWAL |
| Non-member | $375 |
| American Nurses Association members | $275 |
| American Public Health Association-Public Health Nursing Section member | $295 |
- Prices above include $140 non-refundable administrative fee. Additional fees for special services may apply. See application for details.
- Discounts may be claimed for up to 5 business days after ANCC receives your application. Discount claims received after this time will not be honored and refunds will not be issued.
STEP 2: Submit Renewal Application
Required: BEFORE starting a renewal application online, proof of professional development must be entered and stored in your ANCC online account. To record professional development activities go to Track Professional Development with ANCC. Then return to renew online.
RENEW ONLINE TRACK PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
RENEW BY MAIL
If you would like to renew by mail, please send a request to certification@ana.org.