First day of the testing period:
April 26, 2025
Last day of the testing period:
May 10, 2025
Application Deadline:
March 12, 2025
Late Application Deadline:
March 26, 2025
First day of the testing period:
October 04, 2025
Last day of the testing period:
October 18, 2025
Application Deadline:
August 20, 2025
Late Application Deadline:
To be announced
Applications submitted during the late deadline period will incur a $50 late fee in addition to the standard application fee. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline, no exceptions.
NBNSC offers computerized testing for its certification program. Domestic and international sites are available, with candidates selecting preferred testing locations after registering for the exam. NBNSC certification exams will be offered at Prometric testing centers.
NOTE: You will not be able to select a testing date on the Prometric site prior to receiving “Examination Scheduling Authorization” for the certification exam from PTC.
COVID-19 Update
Please refer to the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) website for continued updates on testing centers impacted by COVID-19.
Application fee for the Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians:
The reduced registration fee for ASPEN members is nontransferable between individuals or within departments/institutions and is available only to those whose dues are paid in full at the time of exam registrations.
Active members of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) may sit for the Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians at a rate that is $50 less than the non-ASPEN member rate. Active NOVA members, at the time of application submission should submit documentation of active NOVA membership with their application. Active NOVA members who are also ASPEN members may not combine the discounts, only one discounted application fee may be used, either the ASPEN member fee or the discount for NOVA members.
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