NI-BC — ANCC Informatics Nursing Certification

IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)
Industry
Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
Domain
Health & Clinical Informatics
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$395 — verified 2026-09-27

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Active RN licence, BSN or higher, 2 years full-time RN practice, 30 h informatics CE in last 3 years, 2,000 informatics practice hours in last 3 years (or alternatives)

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 5 years, $350 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

Valid 5 years; renew per ANCC renewal requirements (USD 350 non-member, from USD 250 ANA members)

Recognition

The primary US board certification for informatics nurses (ABSNC- and NCCA-accredited).

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