NCE FAQs
The NBCRNA administers the National Certification Exam (NCE) to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for entry-level nurse anesthesia practitioners. The NCE is a variable-length computerized adaptive test for entry into nurse anesthesia practice.
- NCE Score Data
- Pearson VUE In-Person Testing Locations
- How Do I Reschedule or Change my NCE with Pearson VUE Test?
- What happens if I am not successful on the NCE within the two years following the completion of my program, or I want to take a break between attempts to pass the NCE?
- When can I retake the exam?
- If I was not successful on the NCE and have made a commitment for employment, can I have my official results and retake application expedited?
- What information will I receive if I do not pass the exam?
- When can employers verify my certification?
- What do state boards of nursing receive regarding my test results and when do they receive it?
- If I pass the exam can I get a copy of my score?
- Can someone who tested after me receive his or her results before I do?
- What does the number of items I answered tell me about my results?
- What do I have to take to the test center?
- Are brand names of drugs used on the NCE?
- If I do not see a specific drug, agent or dosing on the test content outline, does it mean it will not be included on the NCE?
- How should I prepare for the NCE?
- When can I expect that state boards of nursing will receive verification that I am eligible to take the test?
- When can I expect to receive notification from the NBCRNA that I am eligible to take the NCE?
- If I am enrolled in a voluntary treatment program, do I need to disclose this to the NBCRNA?