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Call for HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC Board Member Applications
HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC, three nonprofit boards, have agreed to streamline their recruitment efforts by adopting a single, unified application process. This collaborative approach is designed to make it easier for prospective board members to express interest, reduce duplication across organizations, and ensure a more efficient, equitable review of candidates. By working together, the boards aim to broaden their reach, attract diverse talent, and strengthen their collective impact in the community. Apply here.
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HPCC Role Delineation Studies
HPCC is conducting Role Delineation Studies for the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®), Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®), and Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (CHPLN®) certifications.
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HPCC Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) is proud to introduce the 2026 Board of Directors.
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HPCC Announces 2026 Award Recipients
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) congratulates the following individuals on being selected as 2026 Certificants of the Year, as well as the institution chosen as Employer of the Year. These individuals will be celebrated and recognized at the HPCC Certification Luncheon, taking place Friday, May 8, 2026 during the 2026 Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Annual Conference.
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CHPLN® Feasibility Study Results: New Growth Opportunities Ahead
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) completed a Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN®) Feasibility Study in the spring and summer of 2025 alongside SeaCrest Consulting. The purpose of the study was to better understand interest in the certification and perceived value of the credential by Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses. The study also helped decipher how employers support and encourage certification, employer perceptions on the value of certification, and potential factors contributing to the low volume of exam takers.
