Recertification Examination
Post-Acute Care Certified Director of Nursing (PAC-DON)
A Director of Nursing (DON) is a member of the interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment.
Recertification fee
$150
One-time fee · proctored online exam
- Take it any time, 24/7, after your application is accepted
- 3 hours to complete
- Pass with 80% or higher
3 hours
To complete the proctored exam
24/7
Available after registration
80%
Passing grade required
Multiple choice
Drawn at random from a test bank
Who it is for
About this certification
A Director of Nursing (DON) is a member of the interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment. The director of nursing oversees the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of their healthcare facility. The DON is responsible and accountable for the nursing care provided to residents/patients. The DON usually reports to the Nursing Home Administrator or Executive Director. Titles used for this position include: Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing Services (DNS).
Eligibility
Eligibility for the PAC-DON Examination
Review the requirements below before you register.
- An active and unencumbered RN license within a state or territory of the United States.
- A nursing degree (ASN/ADN or higher) plus at least one year of experience as a nursing leader, unit manager, nursing supervisor, staff educator/infection preventionist, or MDS coordinator in a post-acute care setting OR
- RN with an associate degree currently working as a director of nursing, assistant director of nursing, unit manager, or nursing supervisor are eligible to take the PAC-DON examination.
The examination
About the PAC-DON Certification Examination
The Post-Acute Care Certified Director of Nursing examination is the required examination to become certified as a Post-Acute Care Nurse Director of Nursing (PAC-DON). The examination assesses clinical and technical competency. You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
3 hours, proctored
You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
Take it any time
The proctored examination is available 24/7 after registration and acceptance of your application.
Score 80% or higher
Questions are multiple choice, randomly selected from a test bank. A passing grade of 80% or higher earns the PAC-DON.
Preparation is your choice
InsPAC offers preparatory courses for all the PAC certifications for a fee. They are not mandatory for taking the exam, and you are free to prepare with any other educational provider.
CEUs
CEUs are not offered for the examination.
Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring additional accommodations, please contact us at staff@theinspac.com prior to registering for the examination.
Ready to earn your PAC-DON?
The recertification fee is $150.