WHNP Board Certification
Exam 2026-2027 2 VERSION
NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
What is the purpose of the Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Core Certification? -
Answer >>>To provide an entry-level, competency-based examination for licensed registered
nurses in the US and Canada who have completed a US accredited Nurse Practitioner program
in women's health care.
What are the examination fees for the WHNP-BC certification? - Answer >>>The fees are $325,
which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee.
What is the cancellation policy for the WHNP-BC exam application? - Answer >>>Candidates
have six hours from the time they submit an exam application to cancel it.
What is the fee for changing a scheduled examination date? - Answer >>>The fee for changing a
scheduled examination date is $125.
What is the withdrawal fee for candidates who withdraw from testing? - Answer >>>Candidates
who withdraw will receive $160 of their $325 payment, minus any outstanding charges.
What is the retest policy for candidates who fail the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Retest
candidates must pay full application and examination fees and complete a 45-day wait period
before resubmitting an application.
,What happens if a candidate fails to take the exam? - Answer >>>No refunds will be considered
for candidates who fail to take the exam.
What is the policy regarding third-party payments for the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Third-
party payments will be refunded to the third party if the applicant is determined ineligible or
withdraws within the specified time.
What is the non-refundable application fee for incomplete applications? - Answer >>>All
incomplete applications are subject to a non-refundable $30 reprocessing fee.
What types of payments does NCC accept for the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Payments can
be made by credit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard) or e-check.
What is required for license verification during the application process? - Answer
>>>Candidates must provide the correct licensure information within two weeks and pay a non-
refundable $30 reprocessing fee.
What is NCC's philosophy of testing? - Answer >>>Certification provides advanced practice
nurses the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and be recognized for their expertise.
What does NCC certification not carry? - Answer >>>NCC certification carries no licensing
authority.
What should candidates do if they have questions about the NCC examination process? -
Answer >>>Candidates should contact NCC through the 'Contact Us' page on the NCC website.
What is included in the 2025 Candidate Guide for WHNP-BC certification? - Answer >>>The
guide includes fees, exam content, study guides, sample questions, scoring information, and
certification maintenance terms.
,What is the maximum number of times a certification exam of the same specialty can be taken
in a calendar year? - Answer >>>Candidates can take the certification exam of the same
specialty only twice in a calendar year.
What is the significance of the NCC publication 'Guide to Testing Methods'? - Answer >>>It
explains the different rules and policies based on how the candidate is taking the examination.
What is the recommended action for candidates regarding the information in the guide? -
Answer >>>Candidates are recommended to familiarize themselves with the information in the
guide.
What are the testing options available for NCC examinations? - Answer >>>NCC examinations
are offered in several different test administration options, including Test Center and Live
Remote Proctoring.
What must be kept up to date in the NCC account at all times? - Answer >>>The license
Who receives refunds for payments made by third parties? - Answer >>>The third party, not the
applicant
In what currency must all payments be made? - Answer >>>US funds
What is the fee for third-party notification of test results? - Answer >>>$30
How can verification requests be submitted? - Answer >>>Only via the online verification
system on the NCC website
What happens if a returned check or chargeback occurs? - Answer >>>Certification will be
revoked or withheld
, Can NCC accept group payments for certification exams? - Answer >>>Yes, from institutions
What is the refund policy for unsuccessful candidates? - Answer >>>No refunds or credits for
later exams
What is the policy on nondiscrimination for NCC examinations? - Answer >>>No individual will
be excluded based on age, sex, race, religion, etc.
How can candidates request an exam category change? - Answer >>>By completing a Change
Request Form and paying a non-refundable fee of $125
What is the maximum number of times a candidate can retake the same NCC test in a calendar
year? - Answer >>>Two times
What is the waiting period before a candidate can retake an examination? - Answer >>>45 days
after the test was taken
What accommodations are provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act? - Answer
>>>Special testing accommodations
What should candidates do if they experience an internet disconnection during an exam? -
Answer >>>Contact PSI tech lines or the proctor immediately
What happens if a candidate tests for under 15 minutes and sees less than 10% of the exam? -
Answer >>>They may be able to reschedule within their current eligibility window
What is NCC's policy on test question disclosure? - Answer >>>NCC does not make test
questions available for review
Exam 2026-2027 2 VERSION
NEWEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+.
What is the purpose of the Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Core Certification? -
Answer >>>To provide an entry-level, competency-based examination for licensed registered
nurses in the US and Canada who have completed a US accredited Nurse Practitioner program
in women's health care.
What are the examination fees for the WHNP-BC certification? - Answer >>>The fees are $325,
which includes a non-refundable $50 application fee.
What is the cancellation policy for the WHNP-BC exam application? - Answer >>>Candidates
have six hours from the time they submit an exam application to cancel it.
What is the fee for changing a scheduled examination date? - Answer >>>The fee for changing a
scheduled examination date is $125.
What is the withdrawal fee for candidates who withdraw from testing? - Answer >>>Candidates
who withdraw will receive $160 of their $325 payment, minus any outstanding charges.
What is the retest policy for candidates who fail the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Retest
candidates must pay full application and examination fees and complete a 45-day wait period
before resubmitting an application.
,What happens if a candidate fails to take the exam? - Answer >>>No refunds will be considered
for candidates who fail to take the exam.
What is the policy regarding third-party payments for the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Third-
party payments will be refunded to the third party if the applicant is determined ineligible or
withdraws within the specified time.
What is the non-refundable application fee for incomplete applications? - Answer >>>All
incomplete applications are subject to a non-refundable $30 reprocessing fee.
What types of payments does NCC accept for the WHNP-BC exam? - Answer >>>Payments can
be made by credit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard) or e-check.
What is required for license verification during the application process? - Answer
>>>Candidates must provide the correct licensure information within two weeks and pay a non-
refundable $30 reprocessing fee.
What is NCC's philosophy of testing? - Answer >>>Certification provides advanced practice
nurses the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and be recognized for their expertise.
What does NCC certification not carry? - Answer >>>NCC certification carries no licensing
authority.
What should candidates do if they have questions about the NCC examination process? -
Answer >>>Candidates should contact NCC through the 'Contact Us' page on the NCC website.
What is included in the 2025 Candidate Guide for WHNP-BC certification? - Answer >>>The
guide includes fees, exam content, study guides, sample questions, scoring information, and
certification maintenance terms.
,What is the maximum number of times a certification exam of the same specialty can be taken
in a calendar year? - Answer >>>Candidates can take the certification exam of the same
specialty only twice in a calendar year.
What is the significance of the NCC publication 'Guide to Testing Methods'? - Answer >>>It
explains the different rules and policies based on how the candidate is taking the examination.
What is the recommended action for candidates regarding the information in the guide? -
Answer >>>Candidates are recommended to familiarize themselves with the information in the
guide.
What are the testing options available for NCC examinations? - Answer >>>NCC examinations
are offered in several different test administration options, including Test Center and Live
Remote Proctoring.
What must be kept up to date in the NCC account at all times? - Answer >>>The license
Who receives refunds for payments made by third parties? - Answer >>>The third party, not the
applicant
In what currency must all payments be made? - Answer >>>US funds
What is the fee for third-party notification of test results? - Answer >>>$30
How can verification requests be submitted? - Answer >>>Only via the online verification
system on the NCC website
What happens if a returned check or chargeback occurs? - Answer >>>Certification will be
revoked or withheld
, Can NCC accept group payments for certification exams? - Answer >>>Yes, from institutions
What is the refund policy for unsuccessful candidates? - Answer >>>No refunds or credits for
later exams
What is the policy on nondiscrimination for NCC examinations? - Answer >>>No individual will
be excluded based on age, sex, race, religion, etc.
How can candidates request an exam category change? - Answer >>>By completing a Change
Request Form and paying a non-refundable fee of $125
What is the maximum number of times a candidate can retake the same NCC test in a calendar
year? - Answer >>>Two times
What is the waiting period before a candidate can retake an examination? - Answer >>>45 days
after the test was taken
What accommodations are provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act? - Answer
>>>Special testing accommodations
What should candidates do if they experience an internet disconnection during an exam? -
Answer >>>Contact PSI tech lines or the proctor immediately
What happens if a candidate tests for under 15 minutes and sees less than 10% of the exam? -
Answer >>>They may be able to reschedule within their current eligibility window
What is NCC's policy on test question disclosure? - Answer >>>NCC does not make test
questions available for review
