National Certification Corporation
The National Certification Corporation (NCC) was established for the development, administration, and evaluation of a program for certification in obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing specialties in the United States. Incorporated in 1975 and governed by a board of directors, NCC's certification program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.[1] As of 2009, NCC has awarded over 95,000 certifications and certificates of added qualification.
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| Abbreviation | NCC |
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| Motto | Promoting quality health care through credentialing and education of health care professionals. |
| Formation | 1975 |
| Type | not for profit organization |
| Purpose | Credentialing, certification, and education of nurses |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
Region served | US |
| Website | www |
Exams
Core certification
Nurse Practitioner certification
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
Certificates of added qualification
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References
- "Accredited Certification Programs". Archived from the original on 1 February 2010. Retrieved 22 July 2011.
External links
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