\nNursing Professional Development Study Guide<\/a>
\nNursing Professional Development Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>Eligibility<\/h2>\nTo be eligible for this exam, you must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- You must hold a current RN license in the US<\/li>\n
- You must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing<\/li>\n
- You must have at least 2 years of full-time practice as an RN<\/li>\n
- You must have at least 2,000 clinical practice hours in nursing professional development within the last three years<\/li>\n
- You must have at least 30 hours of continuing education in nursing professional development within the last three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into six content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a registered nurse in the nursing professional development specialty should possess.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Educational Process Standards (32 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Theories, Models, and Principles<\/span><\/p>\n\n- NPD practice standards<\/li>\n
- Professional development models<\/li>\n
- Teaching\/learning theories, principles, and models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Educational Design and Delivery<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Types of educational activities<\/li>\n
- Education design process<\/li>\n
- Competency management process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Continuing Education Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Processes for providing continuing education<\/li>\n
- Managing process for continuing education credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>II. Leadership (34 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Structures<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Change management<\/li>\n
- Promoting a healthy work environment<\/li>\n
- Leadership principles<\/li>\n
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy<\/li>\n
- Group facilitation<\/li>\n
- Negotiation and collaboration<\/li>\n
- Appropriate communication methods<\/li>\n
- Conflict resolution<\/li>\n
- Organizational structure, principles, and concepts<\/li>\n
- Communication principles<\/li>\n
- Resource management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Professional Development<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Professional credentialing, certification, and standards<\/li>\n
- Mentoring process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>III. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Professional Standards and Ethics<\/span><\/p>\n\n- ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics<\/li>\n
- Accreditation at the organizational level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Risk Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Risk-management concepts<\/li>\n
- Analysis of gaps in practice that indicate potential risk management issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Legal and Compliance<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Legal implications<\/li>\n
- Integration of legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>IV. Evidence-Based Practice and Research (7 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Evidence-Based Practice and Research<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Scholarly inquiry process<\/li>\n
- Processing, translating, and disseminating research- and evidence-based practice findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>V. Technology (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Information Systems and Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Business tools<\/li>\n
- Information technology systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Technology Tools and Strategies<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Learning technology principles<\/li>\n
- Teaching strategies using technology<\/li>\n
- Clinical technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>VI. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement (14 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Organizational performance indicators, trends, and priorities<\/li>\n
- Performance improvement and project management methodologies<\/li>\n
- Managing projects<\/li>\n
- Strategies for sustaining and maximizing outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nRegistering for and scheduling your Nursing Professional Development Certification exam can be done online.<\/p>\n
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members. Active ANCC members will only have to pay $295 to register for the exam.<\/p>\n
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. This will leave you with extra time to complete the check-in process.<\/p>\n
When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n
Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, accessories, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n![\"20%](\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nursingprofdev-mobile-ad-685f179e6cfe8.webp\")
<\/a>\n<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nThe scores for the Nursing Professional Development exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Nursing Professional Development Online Prep Course<\/h2>\nIf you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Nursing Professional Development prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\nHere’s what you’ll find in the Nursing Professional Development course:<\/p>\n
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Everyone learns differently, so we’ve tailored the Nursing Professional Development online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Nursing Professional Development exam.<\/p>\n
Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n
<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into six content domains, which are designed to cover the various competencies and points of knowledge that a registered nurse in the nursing professional development specialty should possess.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. Educational Process Standards (32 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Theories, Models, and Principles<\/span><\/p>\n\n- NPD practice standards<\/li>\n
- Professional development models<\/li>\n
- Teaching\/learning theories, principles, and models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Educational Design and Delivery<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Types of educational activities<\/li>\n
- Education design process<\/li>\n
- Competency management process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Continuing Education Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Processes for providing continuing education<\/li>\n
- Managing process for continuing education credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>II. Leadership (34 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Structures<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Change management<\/li>\n
- Promoting a healthy work environment<\/li>\n
- Leadership principles<\/li>\n
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy<\/li>\n
- Group facilitation<\/li>\n
- Negotiation and collaboration<\/li>\n
- Appropriate communication methods<\/li>\n
- Conflict resolution<\/li>\n
- Organizational structure, principles, and concepts<\/li>\n
- Communication principles<\/li>\n
- Resource management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Professional Development<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Professional credentialing, certification, and standards<\/li>\n
- Mentoring process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>III. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Professional Standards and Ethics<\/span><\/p>\n\n- ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics<\/li>\n
- Accreditation at the organizational level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Risk Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Risk-management concepts<\/li>\n
- Analysis of gaps in practice that indicate potential risk management issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Legal and Compliance<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Legal implications<\/li>\n
- Integration of legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>IV. Evidence-Based Practice and Research (7 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Evidence-Based Practice and Research<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Scholarly inquiry process<\/li>\n
- Processing, translating, and disseminating research- and evidence-based practice findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>V. Technology (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Information Systems and Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Business tools<\/li>\n
- Information technology systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Technology Tools and Strategies<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Learning technology principles<\/li>\n
- Teaching strategies using technology<\/li>\n
- Clinical technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>VI. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement (14 scored questions)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Organizational performance indicators, trends, and priorities<\/li>\n
- Performance improvement and project management methodologies<\/li>\n
- Managing projects<\/li>\n
- Strategies for sustaining and maximizing outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's Nursing Professional Development Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nRegistering for and scheduling your Nursing Professional Development Certification exam can be done online.<\/p>\n
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members. Active ANCC members will only have to pay $295 to register for the exam.<\/p>\n
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\nOn the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. This will leave you with extra time to complete the check-in process.<\/p>\n
When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n
Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, accessories, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n<\/a>\n<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nThe scores for the Nursing Professional Development exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Nursing Professional Development Online Prep Course<\/h2>\nIf you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Nursing Professional Development prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\nHere’s what you’ll find in the Nursing Professional Development course:<\/p>\n
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- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Everyone learns differently, so we’ve tailored the Nursing Professional Development online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Nursing Professional Development exam.<\/p>\n
Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n
The questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
- \n
- NPD practice standards<\/li>\n
- Professional development models<\/li>\n
- Teaching\/learning theories, principles, and models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Educational Design and Delivery<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Types of educational activities<\/li>\n
- Education design process<\/li>\n
- Competency management process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Continuing Education Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Processes for providing continuing education<\/li>\n
- Managing process for continuing education credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>II. Leadership (34 scored questions)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Structures<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- Change management<\/li>\n
- Promoting a healthy work environment<\/li>\n
- Leadership principles<\/li>\n
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy<\/li>\n
- Group facilitation<\/li>\n
- Negotiation and collaboration<\/li>\n
- Appropriate communication methods<\/li>\n
- Conflict resolution<\/li>\n
- Organizational structure, principles, and concepts<\/li>\n
- Communication principles<\/li>\n
- Resource management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Professional Development<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Professional credentialing, certification, and standards<\/li>\n
- Mentoring process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>III. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain are grouped into three subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Professional Standards and Ethics<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics<\/li>\n
- Accreditation at the organizational level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Risk Management<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Risk-management concepts<\/li>\n
- Analysis of gaps in practice that indicate potential risk management issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
C. Legal and Compliance<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Legal implications<\/li>\n
- Integration of legal and regulatory requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>IV. Evidence-Based Practice and Research (7 scored questions)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Evidence-Based Practice and Research<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- Scholarly inquiry process<\/li>\n
- Processing, translating, and disseminating research- and evidence-based practice findings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>V. Technology (19 scored questions)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain are grouped into two subareas:<\/p>\n
A. Information Systems and Management<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- Business tools<\/li>\n
- Information technology systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
B. Technology Tools and Strategies<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- Learning technology principles<\/li>\n
- Teaching strategies using technology<\/li>\n
- Clinical technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>VI. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement (14 scored questions)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this domain fall under a single subarea:<\/p>\n
A. Program\/Project Management and Process Improvement<\/span><\/p>\n- \n
- Organizational performance indicators, trends, and priorities<\/li>\n
- Performance improvement and project management methodologies<\/li>\n
- Managing projects<\/li>\n
- Strategies for sustaining and maximizing outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
Check out Mometrix's Nursing Professional Development Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n
Registering for and scheduling your Nursing Professional Development Certification exam can be done online.<\/p>\n
The cost of the examination is $395 for all candidates who are not ANCC members. Active ANCC members will only have to pay $295 to register for the exam.<\/p>\n
Once you have registered, you will receive information on how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin. This will leave you with extra time to complete the check-in process.<\/p>\n
When you arrive, you will be asked to provide two forms of identification, one of which must contain your photo and signature. If your ID is invalid, you will not be permitted to take the examination.<\/p>\n
Personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, accessories, etc.) are not allowed in the testing area, so you will be asked to leave them in a secured locker before the exam begins.<\/p>\n
Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to your testing station and given a short tutorial on the testing system before beginning your exam.<\/p>\n
<\/a>\n<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
The scores for the Nursing Professional Development exam are calculated using a criterion-based scoring system. This means that a panel of ANCC subject-matter experts has evaluated the questions and determined a passing score. The passing score is set using the modified-Angoff method, which means that your score is based solely on your performance, without any input from the performance of other test-takers.<\/p>\n
Your score is reported on a scale of 1 to 500, and you must get a score of at least 350 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n
You will be able to see your preliminary scores as soon as you complete the exam, and your final score report will be made available via your ANCC account.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Nursing Professional Development Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n
If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online Nursing Professional Development prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n
Here’s what you’ll find in the Nursing Professional Development course:<\/p>\n
\n- \n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Everyone learns differently, so we’ve tailored the Nursing Professional Development online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Nursing Professional Development exam.<\/p>\n
Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n