Endorsed by top nursing leaders in the U.S., PNVC is advancing nursing education, hiring and career progression with the only certificate designed to recognize the broad skills required by today’s professional nurses.

The Essential Certification for Today’s Professional Nurse

Certificate
Benefits

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Validates
Education

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Differentiates
Candidates

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Elevates
Care

Built for the Full Nursing Ecosystem

Whether you are a practicing nurse, a health system leader, or an educator, PNVC was designed with you in mind. PNVC is grounded in the AACN Ten Essentials, a framework recognized across professional nursing.

For Health Systems

Gain confidence in professional readiness and support workforce development with a standardized post-licensure credential.

For Nurses

Validate your professional competencies beyond licensure and distinguish readiness across the full scope of nursing education.

For Educators

Align nursing education with professional competencies and provide graduates with meaningful post-licensure validation.

We’re looking for additional partnerships with leading healthcare institutions and academic organizations. Please contact us for more information.

Exam scheduling will open mid-April 2026. Registered candidates may select an exam date beginning June 1, 2026.

The PNVC certificate launches in 2026.