NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing) vs Alternative Certifications

CertificationVendorLevel
NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensure Exam (Nursing) (this page) NCSBN Advanced
USMLE Step 1 – US Medical Licensing Exam USMLE / NBME Advanced View →
PANCE – Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam NCCPA Advanced View →
RDMS – Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS Intermediate View →
CPC – Certified Professional Coder AAPC Intermediate View →