General Information / Application

Exam Information

For examination site information, contact:

CBUNA Certification c/o C-NET
35 Journal Square, Suite 901
Jersey City NJ 07306
Phone: 800-463-0786
Fax: 201-217-9785

Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Exam Schedule

CBT is currently open year-round. Applications will be accepted by CNET any time throughout the year.

Go to www.cnetnurse.com for a current list of sites.*

*Note: New test locations are being added all the time. If you do not see a location near you, please contact info@cnetnurse.com with your zip code to inquire about the locations closest to you.

Exam Fees

  SUNA Member Nonmember
Associate $295 $390
Associate One-Time Retake Fee $195 $290
RN $325 $420
RN One-Time Retake Fee $225 $320
Nurse Practitioner $350 $445
Nurse Practitioner One-Time Retake Fee $250 $345

Retake Fee

Should a candidate fail to succeed on the initial examination, the candidate has 12 months in which to retake the examination at a reduced fee. If the candidate is not successful on the second examination, the candidate is considered to have failed. Thereafter, if the candidate wishes to repeat the examination, the total fee must be paid.

Period of Certification

Certification will be valid for 3 years and renewal is available either by retaking the written exam or submitting a minimum of 36 urologic-specific continuing education contact hours. The hours must be earned in the last 3 years and must be specific to urology. All certifications will expire as of December 31 (common expiration date) of the year you are due to recertify.

Certification Application

Passing Scores for Certification Examinations

Certified Urologic Associate (CUA) ~ As of October 2013, the passing score for the CBUNA Associate exam was determined and set at 72% by using the Angoff Procedure.

Certified Urologic Registered Nurse (CURN®) ~ As of October 2018, the passing score for the CBUNA Registered Nurse exam was determined and set at 70% by using the Angoff Procedure.

Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner (CUNP®) ~ As of October 2017, the passing score for the CBUNA Nurse Practitioner exam was determined and set at 72% by using the Angoff Procedure.

Scholarship Available

Take advantage of the Jan Le Bouton CBUNA Certification Scholarship! The recipient of this scholarship receives a stipend to cover the cost of the CBUNA certification examination and a copy of the CBUNA Examination Preparation Guide. Click here for eligibility criteria and application instructions.