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The CV-BC (Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Board Certification) is a competency-based credential offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that validates a registered nurse's expertise in cardiovascular nursing. This certification demonstrates that you have met high professional standards in cardiac-vascular nursing practice.
To qualify for the CV-BC exam, you must meet several requirements: hold a current, active RN license, have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse, complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in cardiovascular nursing within the last 3 years, and have completed 30 continuing education hours in cardiovascular nursing within the last 3 years.
The exam covers comprehensive cardiovascular nursing content including cardiovascular assessment, diagnostic procedures, cardiovascular conditions (such as valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and inflammatory heart disease), treatment modalities, patient education, hemodynamic monitoring, and evidence-based nursing interventions for patients with actual or potential cardiovascular disease.
You have 3 hours to complete the 150-question exam. This gives you adequate time to carefully read and answer each question without feeling rushed.
You may apply for this computer-based test year-round and test during a 120-day window at a time and location convenient to you. This flexibility allows you to choose when and where you take the exam based on your schedule.
The CV-BC exam is administered as a computer-based test at Prometric Test Centers throughout the United States and internationally. After your application is approved, you can schedule your exam at a testing center convenient to your location.
The CV-BC certification is valid for 5 years from the date you pass the exam. You will need to renew your certification before it expires by meeting renewal requirements, which typically include continuing education hours and clinical practice hours in cardiovascular nursing.
Yes, the ANCC offers an official test content outline that breaks down the exam domains and the percentage weight of each content area. This outline is crucial for understanding what topics will be covered and helps you prioritize your study focus on the most heavily weighted sections.