Frequently Asked Questions

 

Napnes Certificate FAQs

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• What is NAPNES?

  The National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES) is dedicated to promoting and defending the practice, education and regulation of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Practical Nursing Educators, Practical Nursing Schools, and Practical Nursing Students.  NAPNES has constituent state members throughout the United States.

   
  
  NAPNES is the oldest association that advocates the practice, education and regulation of practical and vocational nurses. In fact, they are the organization that is responsible for the legislation that provides for the licensure, and education of practical nursing in the United States.
  
   

• How is the certification program affiliated with NAPNES?

  The NAPNES certification program has been developed in accordance with the NAPNES national standards.  The NAPNES national standards have the mark of excellence in certification programs and are above minimum licensure standards for licensed practical / vocational nurses.

• What benefit is a NAPNES certificate to my career?

  NAPNES certifications have availed LPNs/LVNs the ability to measure their knowledge against a national test and offers a post-licensure credential that many employers desire. The NAPNES certification designation confirms to employers that you engage in professional skill-building. Many employers may pay an additional hourly rate to nurses who have this national certification.

• Who is eligible to take a certification program?

  The LPN/LVN NAPNES certificate programs are available for LPNs/LVNs whose license is in good standing. The Allied Health Professional NAPNES certificates are available to all non-licensed healthcare personnel.

• What are the requirements for admission to the NAPNES certificate program?

  Requirements for the LPN/LVN NAPNES certificate programs:

    - LPN/LVN must have a license in good standing  
    - LPN/LVN must register with NAPNES before registering for a certificate program

   

  Requirements for the Allied Health Professional NAPNES certificate programs:

    - Allied Health Professional must have a healthcare certification  
    - Allied Health Professional must register with NAPNES before registering for a certificate program

   

• Are the certification programs approved in my state?

  The certification course is currently approved by the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES).   Check with your State Board of Nursing for state specific information.

• How long will it take me to complete a certification program?

  Program completion time varies from person to person.  Although each certification program is open for six months, program completion is typically much faster.

• What do I have to do to complete a certification program?

  To complete a certification program, you will need to complete self-study modules, read and study the text, answer corresponding questions in the study guide, complete the end-of-module post assessments, and pass a multiple-choice final exam.

• When can I start a certification program?

  You can start a certification program whenever you like. All you need to do is to complete the registration process with NAPNES first and then the certification program provider will give you a password to log-on and begin.

• Who teaches the certification programs?

  There is not an instructor for certification programs. They are self-learning and self-paced certification programs.  All the information you need will be made available in the books and online certification program. The certification program is designed to be taught as an e-learning program. The textbook and testing activities are completed online, at the location of your choice.
  

• What books are used for the certification programs?

  Each certification program will have the individual textbook titles available for purchase.

• How do I purchase the books for the certification programs?

  The book(s) can be easily purchased along with your online certification program.  Further instruction will be provided throughout the certification program registration/purchasing process.

• What technology do I need for a certification program?

  You will need a computer with a minimum of 512mb RAM, Microsoft office 2003 (with Word and PowerPoint applications), Internet Explorer 8.0, Flash 10.0, Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player 11.0, an email address, and a high-speed internet connection (dial-up is not functional).  You should also have access to a printer. Virus protection software is highly recommended.  MAC is not recommended to be used with the certification program, as much of the multi-media does not function.