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
Exam Schedule
| Exam Date | Exam Vicinity | Application Postmark Deadline | Add $25 Late Fee for Final Postmark Deadline Dates Between: |
| October 13, 2018 | Go to www.cnetnurse.com for a current list of sites | August 17, 2018 | August 18-31, 2018 |
Additional Exam Sites
| Exam Date/Location | Application Postmark Deadline | Add $25 Late Fee for Final Postmark Deadline Dates Between: |
| October 27, 2018 - Site of SUNA uroLogic Conference, San Diego, CA | August 31, 2018 | September 1-14, 2018 |
Exam Fees
| SUNA Member Fee | Nonmember Fee | |
| RN/Associate | $250 | $325 |
| RN/Associate One-Time Retake Fee | $195 | $270 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $275 | $350 |
| Nurse Practitioner One-Time Retake Fee | $220 | $295 |
Retesting
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.
Special Test Site Information and Application
CBUNA works with the Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET®) to offer certification examination. Click here to go to the Special Test Site section of the C-NET website, which contains a list of frequently asked questions that explains the process of creating a temporary exam site, as well as room set-up guidelines and the Special Test Site application for submission to C-NET.
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 50 continuing education contact hours. The hours must be earned in the last 3 years and a minimum of 36 contact hours must be in urology nursing practice. All certifications will expire as of December 31 (common expiration date) of the year you are due to recertify.
Certification Application
- Download the Certification Guidelines and Application [Word]
- Download the Certification Guidelines and Application [PDF]
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 November 2012, 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, a copy of the CBUNA Examination Preparation Guide, as well as complimentary registration to the SUNA uroLogic Conference that year. Click here for eligibility criteria and application instructions.
