Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC)

Hospitals and Health CareNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees

The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) operates as an independent, nonprofit organization that develops and administers certification examinations for nephrology nursing. It is based in Sewell, New Jersey, and works separately from its parent body, collaborating with the Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET) for test development, administration, and evaluation. The organization aims to uphold standards in nephrology nursing through its certification and recertification processes. NNCC is a charter member of the American Board of Nursing Specialties, aligning with established certification standards.

NNCC offers five examinations intended to validate clinical performance across different nephrology care roles: Certified Dialysis Nurse, Certified Nephrology Nurse, Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Advanced, and Certified Nephrology Nurse Practitioner. Its primary customers are nephrology nurses, dialysis technicians, and nurse practitioners seeking credentialing to demonstrate competence in nephrology practice. The organization operates within the hospitals and health care industry, serving as a specialized certification body that complements education, administration, research, and clinical practice. In March 2025 NNCC attended National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week, reflecting ongoing engagement with the profession.

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