How long is CAPA certification good for?
What does Capa and Cpan stand for?
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse
How do I get pacu certified?
To become a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN®), a candidate must first obtain unrestricted RN licensure in the United States and have a minimum of 1,200 hours of direct perianesthesia clinical experience in the two years prior to applying to take the certification exam.
How do I recertify my CPAN?
A: You have two options available when seeking Recertification: 1) by re-examination or 2) by contact hours through ABPANC's Continuing Education Program. You must recertify your CPAN and/or CAPA credential using the Learning Builder Portal, at cpancapa.learningbuilder.com.
What is a passing score on the CPAN exam?
How much does CPAN certification cost?
Examination Fees
The examination fee for CPAN or CAPA certification is $314.00 for ASPAN members and $424.00 regular registration fee.
What is the CAPA certification?
CPAN® and CAPA® Certification
These national professional certification programs are designed for registered nurses caring for patients who have experienced sedation, analgesia and anesthesia in a hospital or ambulatory care facility.