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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?
  • 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?

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