PRESS RELEASE

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CONTACT: [Insert Your Organization’s Contact Information/Name/Phone Number]

DATE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pediatric Nurse PractitionerEarns National Certification

[Your City, Your State]–[Name]has earned national board certification andthe credential of Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP®)in [specify Primary Care or Acute Care] after successfully passing the rigorous national CPNP board exam developed and administered by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

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National board certification is an objective, measurable way of validating the graduate level educational preparation and clinical skills of pediatric nurse practitioners who will diagnose and treat illnesses of children and adolescents and manage their care over time. PNPs assess physical and emotional well-being of their patients, promote optimal health, and play a vital role in the healthcare team.

Established in 1975, the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is the leading certification organization for pediatric nursing. PNCB's mission is to provide the highest quality certification services for nursing professionals who care for pediatric populations. PNCB exams are unique in that they are the only certification exams collaboratively designed by Certified Pediatric Nurses, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and pediatricians. PNCB exams are recognized and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the Society of Pediatric Nurses. The CPNP exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
For more information about the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, visit For more information on [Employer Name], contact [Contact Name] at [Phone Number].

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