Certification is offered to graduates of approved Masters and Post Masters level adult, family and geriatric nurse practitioner programs.  Other nurse practitioners may petition the Certification program for permission to sit for the examinations.  Family, gerontologic and adult nurse practitioners with prior certification by an approved national certification body who meet the criteria for endorsement established by the AANP Certification Program, may apply for endorsement by submitting the approved application.

Requests for endorsement applications can be made by: Phone 512-442-5202,
fax: 512-442-5221 or Email: certification@aanp.org