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Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse — CFPN

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Description

The Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse (CFPN) credential is designed to give perioperative nurses a firm foundation for career-long professional development success. Earning the CFPN entails a competency self-assessment, personality factors assessment, reflective learning activities, and a knowledge-based exam-a total of four key components that will guide the early career of a perioperative nurse.

Certifying Organization

Competency and Credentialing Institute

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Suggested because Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse applies to Clinical Nurse Specialists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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