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
| Exam Date | Exam Vicinity | Application Postmark Deadline | Add $25 Late Fee for Final Postmark Deadline Dates Between: |
| April 1-30 | Go to www.cnetnurse.com for a current list of sites | February 4 | February 5-19 |
| September 1-30 | Go to www.cnetnurse.com for a current list of sites | July 8 | July 9-23 |
Additional Exam Sites (Paper & Pencil)
| Exam Date/Location | Application Postmark Deadline | Add $25 Late Fee for Final Postmark Deadline Dates Between: |
| March 23, 2019 - Site of SUNA Advanced uroLogic Conference, Chicago, IL | January 26, 2019 | January 26-February 9, 2019 |
Exam Fees (Effective 2019)
| SUNA Member Fee | Nonmember Fee | |
| RN/Associate | $295 | $370 |
| RN/Associate One-Time Retake Fee | $195 | $270 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $320 | $395 |
| Nurse Practitioner One-Time Retake Fee | $220 | $295 |
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 36 urologic-specific continuing education contact hours. The hours must be earned in the last 3 years and 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 Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Application [PDF]
- Download the Certification Guidelines and Application [Word] ~ Application for Paper and Pencil Exams at Conference Sites ONLY
- Download the Certification Guidelines and Application [PDF] ~ Application for Paper and Pencil Exams at Conference Sites ONLY
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.
The new passing score for the CURN exam will be determined and set in October 2018. (The new passing score for the CURN exam will not become available until after the exam on October 27, 2018. Due to the recent practice analysis survey, the test blueprint has changed. This necessitates a group of experts in urology nursing convene to establish a new passing score, via the Angoff procedure. This ensures that the scoring for the test remains psychometrically sound. Candidates who sit for the exam in October 2018 will be subject to this new passing score, as they will be taking the new examination. As soon as the passing score is calculated, it will be posted on the CBUNA website.)
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.
