Midcareer Matters: NPD Practitioners' Role in Retaining Experienced Nurses

Recording Date:  December 17, 2025

Presented by: Emily Crossen, PhD, RN, NPD-BC

Intended Audience: NPD Practitioners, NPD Specialists, NPD Nurse Leaders, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals, Nurse Leaders/Managers/Executives

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice

Description: Mid-career nurses want professional development too! In this webinar we will discuss NPD practitioners’ role in supporting nurse retention. Practical strategies targeted at improving mid-career nurses’ feeling valued and engaged will be explored.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provided at least one strategy they can implement to support mid-career nurses in their practice environments.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): January 17, 2026

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

 For further information email info@anpd.org

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Midcareer Matters: NPD Practitioners' Role in Retaining Experienced Nurses

Recording Date:  December 17, 2025

Presented by: Emily Crossen, PhD, RN, NPD-BC

Intended Audience: NPD Practitioners, NPD Specialists, NPD Nurse Leaders, Nurses who facilitate education of healthcare professionals, Nurse Leaders/Managers/Executives

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice

Description: Mid-career nurses want professional development too! In this webinar we will discuss NPD practitioners’ role in supporting nurse retention. Practical strategies targeted at improving mid-career nurses’ feeling valued and engaged will be explored.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provided at least one strategy they can implement to support mid-career nurses in their practice environments.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): January 17, 2026

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

 For further information email info@anpd.org

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About the Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams 

ANPD offers Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Certification Practice Exams for those preparing the nursing professional development specialty certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  Each of the NPD Certification Practice Exams offers 75 multiple choice questions with answer rationales to support evaluating your knowledge of the content domains found on the NPD specialty certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-Based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Fully online and available at your convenience, taking both NPD Certification Practice Exams I & II provides 150 unique practice questions that primarily focus on NPD concepts framed in case-studies and real-world scenarios. Exams are available separately or as a discounted bundle purchase.

Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam II Description

The NPD Certification Practice Exam II is designed to provide the participant with exposure to the content and types of questions that may be encountered on the NPD specialty certification exam from ANCC. Each practice exam item is categorized by testing domain and provides an answer rationale and reference for the question content to serve as a study aide. The percentage of questions in each domain on the NPD Certification Practice Exam II reflects the ANCC NPD specialty exam domain percentages. Scoring will be provided for each testing domain, allowing the participant to evaluate their knowledge in each domain separately. Participants can take the practice exam in their Continuing Education Center account as many times as desired for 90 days after registration. See important disclaimers below for additional information. The NPD Certification Practice Exam II is designed in congruence with the current ANCC Nursing Professional Development Board Certification Examination Test Content Outline and ANCC Nursing Professional Development Reference List that apply to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information about NPD specialty board certification exam. 

Intended Audience

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Note

The NPD Certification process, including the examination, is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For further information about certification in NPD, visit the ANCC Certification Center website.

Outcome

• Short Term Measurement: 85% of participants will report that the NPD Certification Practice Exam II increased their knowledge of the content domains and types of questions that may be encountered on the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development.
• Long Term Measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion

To obtain ANCC NCPD contact hours for the NPD Certification Practice Exam II*: 

1. Complete the NPD Certification Practice Exam in its entirety
2.  Review the rationales for each question answered
3.  Complete the online evaluation

*All steps must be completed within 90 days of registration.

Continuing Education

Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours Awarded

2.5 ANCC NCPD contact hours.

Expiration

12/14/2028
Participants have access to the NPD Certification Practice Exam II for 90 days after registration.

Registration

ANPD Member: $ 100
Non-Member: $ 150

There are two Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams (I & II) provided by ANPD that may be purchased separately, or both may be purchased as a bundle together at a discounted price. Each Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam consists of 75 unique items developed and reviewed by NPD subject matter experts. Click here to purchase the Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams I & II Bundle for 150 practice questions at a discounted price. 

Important Disclaimers: 

ANPD's Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are located in ANPD's Continuing Education Center (CEC) and are added to the registrant's CEC account with access available to the participant for 90 days from purchase. The content of the exam is not downloadable or printable. The Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are not comprised of actual board certification exam questions, nor have they been psychometrically tested. Completion of the ANPD NPD Certification Practice Exam does not confer NPD specialty certification to the participant. Participation in the NPD Certification Practice Exams does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict board certification exam performance. The Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are not designed to be the sole source of study or board certification exam preparation. They may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

Click here for Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam Instructions. 

Questions? Email Info@anpd.org

Copyright © 2025 Association for Nursing Professional Development. All rights reserved worldwide.

Provided by ANPD

About the Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams 

ANPD offers Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Certification Practice Exams for those preparing the nursing professional development specialty certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  Each of the NPD Certification Practice Exams offers 75 multiple choice questions with answer rationales to support evaluating your knowledge of the content domains found on the NPD specialty certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-Based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement. Fully online and available at your convenience, taking both NPD Certification Practice Exams I & II provides 150 unique practice questions that primarily focus on NPD concepts framed in case-studies and real-world scenarios. Exams are available separately or as a discounted bundle purchase.

Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam I Description

The NPD Certification Practice Exam I is designed to provide the participant with exposure to the content and types of questions that may be encountered on the NPD specialty certification exam from ANCC. Each practice exam item is categorized by testing domain and provides an answer rationale and reference for the question content to serve as a study aide. The percentage of questions in each domain on the NPD Certification Practice Exam reflects the ANCC NPD specialty exam domain percentages. Scoring will be provided for each testing domain, allowing the participant to evaluate their knowledge in each domain separately. Participants can take the practice exam in their Continuing Education Center account as many times as desired for 90 days after registration. See important disclaimers below for additional information. The NPD Certification Practice Exam I is designed in congruence with the current ANCC Nursing Professional Development Board Certification Examination Test Content Outline and ANCC Nursing Professional Development Reference List that apply to individuals testing on and after February 26, 2025. Please see ANCC’s website for more information about NPD specialty board certification exam. 

Intended Audience

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Note

The NPD Certification process, including the examination, is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For further information about certification in NPD, visit the ANCC Certification Center website.

Outcome

• Short Term Measurement: 85% of participants will report that the NPD Certification Practice Exam I increased their knowledge of the content domains and types of questions that may be encountered on the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development. 
• Long Term Measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion

To obtain ANCC NCPD contact hours for the NPD Certification Practice Exam I*: 

1. Complete the NPD Certification Practice Exam in its entirety
2.  Review the rationales for each question answered
3.  Complete the online evaluation

*All steps must be completed within 90 days of registration.

Continuing Education

Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours Awarded

2.5 ANCC NCPD contact hours.

Expiration

12/14/2028
Participants have access to the NPD Certification Practice Exam I for 90 days after registration.

Registration

ANPD Member: $100
Non-Member: $150

There are two Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams (I & II) provided by ANPD that may be purchased separately, or both may be purchased as a bundle together at a discounted price. Each Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam consists of 75 unique items developed and reviewed by NPD subject matter experts. Click here to purchase the Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams I & II Bundle for 150 practice questions at a discounted price.

Important Disclaimers: 

ANPD's Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are located in ANPD's Continuing Education Center (CEC) and are added to the registrant's CEC account with access available to the participant for 90 days from purchase. The content of the exam is not downloadable or printable. The Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are not comprised of actual board certification exam questions, nor have they been psychometrically tested. Completion of the ANPD NPD Certification Practice Exam does not confer NPD specialty certification to the participant. Participation in the NPD Certification Practice Exams does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict board certification exam performance. The Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exams are not designed to be the sole source of study or board certification exam preparation. They may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan.

Click here for Nursing Professional Development Certification Practice Exam Instructions. 

Questions? Email Info@anpd.org

Copyright © 2025 Association for Nursing Professional Development. All rights reserved worldwide.

Whether you're just getting started in NPD or looking to refine your skills, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of facilitating learning in a variety of settings, providing practical tools, real-world examples, and the latest research to help you foster professional growth and support ongoing professional learning. 

Price includes shipping cost and tax. If you want to purchase more than one item, please reach out to info@anpd.org with your order request. 

On November 5, 2025, the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) held its Annual Business Meeting. The meeting included a report from the ANPD Board of Directors followed by a question and answer session. View the recording to catch up on any ANPD business that you may have missed. The recording is free for both members and non-members.

If you are not an ANPD member and wish to apply for PCOM, you must create a guest account here. Upon creation of your account, please reach out to education@anpd.org stating you wish to apply for the PCOM and an ANPD team member will enroll you in this course.

The Preceptor Certificate of Mastery (PCOM) recognizes healthcare preceptors who excel in helping others transition into a new setting, a new role, or a new profession. Preceptors also provide oversight for students in the clinical setting. Earning the PCOM credential demonstrates the preceptor’s commitment to high-quality patient care and ensuring the success of new colleagues.

Preceptor Definition: A preceptor is “an individual with demonstrated competence in a specific area who guides, assesses, and validates the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to transition to a new role, specialty, or environment in the healthcare setting” (Harper et al., 2023).

Target Audience: Preceptors who have at least 1000 hours (approximately 6 months of full-time practice) precepting who are looking to add recognition of their critical role. Practice settings can include:

Acute care hospital (adult, pediatric, maternity, other)

Specialty hospital (hospice, behavioral health, rehabilitation, other)

Subacute/Long-term care

Ambulatory (e.g., home health/hospice, dialysis center, wound care, physician’s office, surgery, urgent care center/emergency department, outpatient clinic)

And others

Requirements: The ANPD Preceptor Certificate of Mastery is awarded to those who demonstrate expertise and excellence in precepting by meeting the following requirements:

Successful completion of a 75-item, multiple-choice examination with a score of 85% or higher

Documentation of a minimum of 1000 hours of precepting experience undefined 3d">(access form here)

Documentation of completion of 6 contact hours of continuing education related to precepting and topics applicable to the preceptor role 

Completion of the ANPD Preceptor Assessment Tool by three individuals:

(1) Preceptor (self-assessment)

(1) Individual precepted by the applicant

(1) Manager/NPD practitioner/faculty who provides oversight for the preceptor/preceptee dyad

Payment is required prior to accessing the exam.

Here, you will find the instructions and exam needed to submit for your Preceptor Certificate of Mastery. For questions, reach out to education@anpd.org. 

Kindling the Flame: NPDPs Sparking Change through Policy

Presented by: Dawn Vollers, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, nurse leaders / managers / executives

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Competent

Description: Nurses often feel uncertain of their role in advancing public policy that impacts health and healthcare.  This webinar seeks to address this gap by providing an overview of the legislative process in the United States and some actionable steps each nurse can take to advance policies you feel are important.  Particular attention will be given to the unique role of the NPD Practitioner in the space of public policy.

Outcome:  80% of participants will document at least one strategy for nurses to influence public policy

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): April 16, 2028

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

  For further information email info@anpd.org

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Kindling the Flame: NPDPs Sparking Change through Policy

Presented by: Dawn Vollers, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, nurse leaders / managers / executives

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Competent

Description: Nurses often feel uncertain of their role in advancing public policy that impacts health and healthcare.  This webinar seeks to address this gap by providing an overview of the legislative process in the United States and some actionable steps each nurse can take to advance policies you feel are important.  Particular attention will be given to the unique role of the NPD Practitioner in the space of public policy.

Outcome:  80% of participants will document at least one strategy for nurses to influence public policy

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): April 16, 2028

Successful completion:

• View webinar
• Complete on-line evaluation

  For further information email info@anpd.org

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