Nursing Professional Development Board Certification Examination — Information & Free Practice
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Nursing Professional Development Board Certification Examination
- Format
- computer-based test
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 125; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
Examination outline
Educational Process Standards — Official range: 32–32 questions (26%)
- Theories, Models, and Principles
- Educational Design and Delivery
- Continuing Education and Accreditation
Leadership — Official range: 34–34 questions (27%)
- Leadership Principles, Concepts, and Structures
- Professional Development
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards — Official range: 19–19 questions (15%)
- Professional Standards and Ethics
- Risk Management
- Legal and Compliance
Evidence-based Practice and Research — Official range: 7–7 questions (6%)
- Scholarly Inquiry
Technology — Official range: 19–19 questions (15%)
- Information Systems and Management
- Technology Tools and Strategies
Program/Project Management and Process Improvement — Official range: 14–14 questions (11%)
- Program/Project Management and Process Improvement
Examination sources
- NPD Test Content Outline
page 1 scope statement
- NPD Test Content Outline
page 1 scoring paragraph
- NPD certification page
Initial Certification Application
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.