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Harper, ANP | |\n\n| 3 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| @DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>National Provider ID\u003Cbr>• After receiving your NYS Credentials apply for a National Provider ID or update your current information\u003Cbr>• You will need this for all applications, i.e, DEA, all insurance companies and NYS HCS account\u003Cbr>▫ [https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do](https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/NPPES/Welcome.do)\u003Cbr>• When getting an office stamp ensure your NPI and NYS Cert number on included along with name and address. |  |\n\n5/20/12  \n\n|  | 2 |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>@DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>NYS State Application\u003Cbr>• NYS Application Webpages\u003Cbr>▫ [http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseformsnp.htm](http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseformsnp.htm)\u003Cbr>• Complete form NP1\u003Cbr>▫ Do not mail until 1 month after your graduation date\u003Cbr>▫ It takes 2 to 4 weeks to complete your graduation information, ie., transcript and official school documents\u003Cbr>• Complete form NP2\u003Cbr>▫ Please give to Ms. Dengel in the graduate office ASAP\u003Cbr>• 4-8 weeks after all materials have been reviewed by the state you will receive a packet from NYS Office of the Professions\u003Cbr>▫ Check the verification webpages frequently |  |  |\n\n\n| 4 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| @DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>National Certification\u003Cbr>• Both applications, AANP andANCC, can be completed online\u003Cbr>▫ Application is not complete until all documents have been received\u003Cbr>▫ Keep copies of all clinical hours forms and evaluations\u003Cbr>􀀡 You may be audited by either agency\u003Cbr>• Neither exam is easier or harder than the other\u003Cbr>▫ AANP\u003Cbr>􀀡 Clinically focused, differential diagnosis\u003Cbr>▫ AANC\u003Cbr>􀀡 More “advanced practice role focused”\u003Cbr>􀀡 Lots of role, administration of role & research issues on the exam\u003Cbr>• Each agency has complete information on their websites regarding their respective exams |  |\n\n\n| 5 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| @DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>Comparing the Exams |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>AANP\u003Cbr>• Your professional organization\u003Cbr>• Responsible for standards and scope of practice as a profession\u003Cbr>• [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[www.aanpcertification.org/](www.aanpcertification.org/)[ ](www.aanpcertification.org/)[ptistore/control/index](ptistore/control/index)\u003Cbr>• Accepted by all as proof of national certification\u003Cbr>• Cost: Non-member rate $315\u003Cbr>▫ Member rate $240\u003Cbr>▫ Membership Student $55 | \u003Cbr>AANC\u003Cbr>• Not your professional organization\u003Cbr>• No input or responsibility to your practice as a professional\u003Cbr>• [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[www.nursecredentialing.org/](www.nursecredentialing.org/)\u003Cbr>• Accepted by all as proof of national certification\u003Cbr>• Cost: nonmember of ANA $395\u003Cbr>▫ Member: $270 |  |\n\n| 7 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| @DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>Remember\u003Cbr>• Both are entry level exams\u003Cbr>• Basics of Physical Assessment\u003Cbr>▫ Handout on Cardiac murmurs\u003Cbr>• National Guidelines only\u003Cbr>▫ Forget what you did in the clinical situation\u003Cbr>▫ ATS for pneumonia, CDC for STD, ACR for RA\u003Cbr>• Latest, newest guidelines will not be on the exam\u003Cbr>▫ Takes about 2 yrs for this info to make it to the test |  |  |\n\n5/20/12  \n\n| 6 |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| @DSH 5/20/12 |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>AANP\u003Cbr>• About 4-6 weeks to receive eligibility notice with 90 days to take exam\u003Cbr>• Year-round computerized exam\u003Cbr>• Immediate results available P/F\u003Cbr>• 3.5 hours for 150 questions\u003Cbr>▫ 1.2 min/question\u003Cbr>▫ 15 non-graded pre-test questions\u003Cbr>• 4-8 week wait for paper results\u003Cbr>• Credential: NP-C | \u003Cbr>ANCC\u003Cbr>• About 6-8 wks after application to receive Eligibility notice with 90 days to take exam\u003Cbr>• Year-round computerized exam\u003Cbr>• 3.5 hours for 175 questions\u003Cbr>▫ 1 min/question\u003Cbr>▫ 25 non-graded pre-test questions\u003Cbr>• 4-8 week wait for paper results\u003Cbr>• Credential: ANP-BC |  |\n\n| 8 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| @DSH 5/20/12\u003Cbr>Re-Credentialing\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>AANP\u003Cbr>• Every 5 years\u003Cbr>• 1000 hrs of clinical practice +\u003Cbr>• 75 contact ho","cbCaij3LMcoekEUI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij3LMcoekEUI","pdf",99754,"English","# Getting Certified as a NP in NYS\n## National Provider ID\n## NYS State Application\n## National Certification\n## Comparing the Exams\n## Remember\n## Eligibility and Exam Structure\n## Re-Credentialing\n## APRN Consensus Model Implementation in 2014","[{\"question\":\"What is the National Provider ID (NPI) used for when applying for NP-related accounts in NYS?\",\"answer\":\"It is required after receiving NYS credentials and is needed for applications such as DEA, insurance companies, and the NYS HCS 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