The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN^®) is the only organization that offers specialty certification for all levels of hospice and palliative nursing care and administration.  Each certification is valid for a four-year period, at which time the certificant may renew their credential.  Currently, NBCHPN^® certifies over 16,000 health professionals.

NBCHPN^® currently offers the following five certification exams:

Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®)  Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN®) Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA®) Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (CHPCA)

 

NBCHPN^® Mission Statement:

NBCHPN^® is the national organization that advances quality in the provision of care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses through certification of health professionals.

NBCHPN^® is a proud member of:
American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS)
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)