FNP-BC
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
FNP-BC stands for Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Family nurse practitioner credential awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to graduates of accredited FNP programs who pass its certification exam. It is renewed every five years.
Example: Jordan Kim, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, accepting new patients.
Usage notes
ANCC's exam includes more questions on professional issues, research and policy than the AANPCB exam. Both credentials are accepted for state licensure and insurance credentialing. Renewal requires continuing education and practice hours, or retaking the exam.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.