The Essential Certification for Today’s Professional Nurse

The PVN certification is the only professional differentiator for early career nurses, nursing students, and those looking to accelerate their careers.

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.

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

For Nurses

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

For Educators

The PNVC certificate launches in 2026.

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

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