Professional certification exams for advanced practice nurses are offered by the
1. American Nurses Association
2. National League for Nursing
3. State boards of nursing
4. Universities offering graduate degree programs
ANS: 1
Examinations are administered through the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
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