This three-day course is designed to help you prepare for and pass the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)  primary care certification exam. This course will follow an updated PNCB exam outline. The review will cover major theories of growth and development, diagnosis, treatment modalities, interventions of common pediatric illnesses and more. The schedule has been developed to align with the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC) Exam. Participants consistently report that practice exam questions are the most important part of the review course, so each lecture has been designed with practice questions to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses. The course faculty will use an organized approach to improve retention and recall, while integrating test-taking strategies to help you succeed. This course is also a great opportunity for PNPs seeking to refresh their knowledge and FNPs taking a deeper dive into key pediatric topics to enhance their daily practices. Participants will earn 15 CE hours. 

Presented by Teresa M. Whited, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC ; Albrey Love, DNP, APRN, PNP-PC and Kellie Bishop, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS.

Member price: $350, Nonmember: $425.
Primary care review course will be offered live online on June 19-21, 2025.  Registration is  open.
After the course is completed, the participants will be enrolled into self-paced course that will include recordings for each lecture.

Refund policy: If a course is completed and a participant has received the course manual and attended the live event, this does not qualify for a refund.

The Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification demonstrates advanced competency in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for developmental, behavioral, and mental health (DBMH) conditions commonly seen in primary care. Nurse practitioners certified as PNP, FNP, PMHNP, CNS are eligible to obtain the PMHS certification to exemplify expertise in early identification and intervention for DBMH conditions in children, including the knowledge and ability to manage DBMH concerns for patients and families until necessary specialized care is available. The course content and schedule has been developed to align with the PMHS exam. The course will focus on child mental health wellness promotion, as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic management of DBMH conditions commonly seen in pediatric primary care. Faculty will use a case presentation approach to reinforce the concepts and incorporate exam style questions to improve test-taking skills and allow you to analyze personal strengths and weaknesses. Participants will earn 10 CE hours, 3 of which are pharmacology,  3  psychopharmacology and 0.5 Controlled Substances.

Presented by: Kellie Bishop, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS ; Albrey Love, DNP, APRN, PNP-PC and Teresa M. Whited, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Live online course will be offered  July 31-3-7 p.m.ET and Aug. 1, 2025- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Register now.

Member price: $200, Non-member price: $275. If you register after July 17, the price will be: Member: $250 and Non-member: $325.

Refund policy: If a course is completed and a participant has received the course manual and attended the live event, this does not qualify for a refund.

Self-paced 2023 Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Certification Exam Review Resources course is available now. 

This two-day course is designed to prepare graduates of acute care PNP programs for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Acute Care (CPNP-AC) certification exam. We will focus on system-based acute care content and the role of the PNP in assessment, diagnosis and management of children with acute, critical and complex pediatric illnesses. Course faculty will integrate practice questions into each content area, using an audience response system, to assist in exam preparation. Participants will earn 15 CE hours. 

Presented by  Jennifer L. Joiner, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC; Jessica L. Spruit, DNP, CPNP-AC;  Dani Sebbens, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC and Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC.

Member price: $350, Nonmember: $425. 

Live online course will be held Sept. 19-20, 2025. Registration will open in June.
After the course is completed, the participants will be enrolled into self-paced course that will include recordings for each lecture.

Refund policy: If a course is completed and a participant has received the course manual and attended the live event, this does not qualify for a refund.