What does BC mean after FNP?

The BC after FNP stands for "board certified." Similarly, the C after the FNP-C certification stands for "certified."The American Nurses Credentialing Center awards the FNP-BC, and its examination has 175 questions that focus on nursing policies, theory, and research. This makes this certification a great fit for FNPs who want to work in academia or in leadership roles. While FNP-BCs are fully qualified FNPs, FNP-BCs don't typically do as much hands-on clinical work as FNP-Cs do, even though they legally are allowed to.FNP-C certifications, on the other hand, are awarded by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. This exam consists of 150 questions that have a more clinical bent to them, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation. These certifications, while just as respected as FNP-BCs, are usually a good fit for FNPs who want to administer care to patients rather than conduct research or teach. In fact, some employers may even require this for their FNPs who are going to be working in a clinical setting.