Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission

01/30/2026

Thank you to our NNCC Board of Commissioners, who met virtually this past weekend due to the weather. We truly appreciate your time, flexibility, and dedication to continuing to move NNCC forward in its mission. Your commitment to maintaining the highest standards in certification supports nurses and technicians in providing the best possible patient care.

01/27/2026

Congratulations to New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, Apheresis Department and Project Leads, Kyle Gault, Giselle Paredes-Ty for receiving one of this year’s Quality Improvement Awards for their project titled “Single-Needle Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: A Contingency to Current Practice.”
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

01/21/2026

Why get certified in nephrology? Listen to April Surdilla talk about why she earned her Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) credential.

Why get certified in nephrology? Listen to April Surdilla talk about why she earned her Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) credential.

01/19/2026

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we recognize the power of service, leadership, and compassion. Thank you to the professionals who live these values every day through their dedication to patient care and community well-being.

We are proud of our certified nephrology nurses and dialysis technicians for the service you provide each and every day!

NNCC National Office is open today.

01/15/2026

Your feedback is shaping the future of nephrology nursing certification! NNCC is excited to announce upcoming changes to the CNN and CDN certification programs, based on the results of the national job analysis survey on which many of you provided input
Review the full announcement on our website today. https://www.nncc-exam.org/certification/cnn or https://www.nncc-exam.org/certification/cdn

01/12/2026

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Clinical/Technical Exam Board and Test Committee members for their time, expertise, and dedication. Their ongoing work is essential to maintaining the integrity, relevance, and high standards of the CCHT and CCHT-A certification programs. Through their commitment, these credentials continue to represent excellence and remain the gold standard for dialysis technicians nationwide. Thank you!

01/08/2026

"NNCC's Question of the Month" helps you test your knowledge. This month, we pose this question for the advanced dialysis technician (CCHT-A)! Click the link to see the list of options, choose the correct answer, find the rationale, and reference information.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCHT-AQOM

12/31/2025

The NNCC Board of Commissioners and National Office staff wish you a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

12/15/2025

The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission Board of Commissioners and National Office staff wish you a joyful and healthy holiday season!

12/12/2025

As you prepare for the holidays, please review our office holiday schedule to help with your planning. In addition, C-NET is NNCC's testing partner. C-NET processes all NNCC examination registrations.

12/09/2025

NNCC's "What's in your water?" Certificate program. Ensure safer dialysis care with deeper knowledge of the water system essentials. At the conclusion of the activity, the learner will be able to:

👉 Identify the components of the dialysis water system, including their purposes, monitoring requirements, and patient safety considerations.
👉 Explain how water-related clinical problems occur, are identified, and can be prevented.
👉 Discuss the elements of the CMS water survey that ensure compliance with safety.

12/08/2025

Thinking about taking an NNCC certification exam but not sure where to start?
Visit nncc-exam.org/certification, choose your credential, and explore the resources available to help you prepare with confidence.