Five Steps to Certification

Step 1

Use this calculator to check if you have the experience needed to sit for the test.

Step 2

Print the Certification Registration Manual and review the Test Content Outline to see the subject areas on the test you will be taking.

Step 3

Take a practice test to become comfortable with the style of test items.

Step 4

Study! Create a study plan and check out ONCC's study tips.

Step 5

Once you feel ready, gather the documentation you will need (i.e., nursing license, CE info) and apply.

Note: Beginning in January 2025, certification applicants will need to provide the last four digits of their social security number and their National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) ID during the application process. Please obtain your NCSBN number from https://nursys.com before completing your online application. At nursys.com, choose the Quick Confirm License Lookup option and follow the on-screen instructions to search for your NCSBN ID. Make a note of your ID number to have available when applying for certification.