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 |
*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 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 specific to urology. All certifications will expire as of December 31 (common expiration date) of the year you are due to recertify.
Certification Application
- Download the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Guidelines and Application [Word]
- Download the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Guidelines and Application [PDF]
- Download the Paper & Pencil Exam Guidelines and Application [Word]
- Download the Paper & Pencil Exam 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 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, 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.
