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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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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.

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.