The Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN®) examination is designed for experienced hospice and palliative licensed practical/vocational nurses.
Eligibility requirements for the CHPLN® exam
- Hold a current, unrestricted practical/vocational nursing license in the United States, its territories
- Must have 500 hours in the most recent 12 months or 1,000 hours in the most recent 24 months under the supervision of the RN prior to applying for the examination.
| Exam Fees | |
|---|---|
| Initial Certification | non-member | $345 |
| Initial Certification | HPNA member | $240 |
| reTEST Assured | $125 |
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Testing Windows and Deadlines
- December 1 – Application Start Date
- February 15 – Online Application Deadline
- March 1 – Application Start Date
- May 15 – Online Application Deadline
- June 1 – Application Start Date
- August 15 – Online Application Deadline
- September 1 – Application Start Date
- November 15 – Online Application Deadline
Applying for your exam
You may complete the application and scheduling process online. After the application information and payment have been submitted, eligibility will be confirmed or denied, and you will be prompted to schedule an exam appointment at a test center or for live remote proctoring. Additional eligibility information may be requested.
The current online application is for the upcoming certification exam window only, and the application must be received by the testing company on or before 11:59 pm Central Time on the exam deadline date. For technical assistance with online applications, contact PSI at 833-256-1422.
To receive the HPNA membership discount for HPCC exams, candidates must purchase the membership before submitting the exam application.
Click the button below to confirm or reschedule an exam.
Confirm/Reschedule ExamWhat to know:
- HPNA membership number to determine eligibility for membership discount (if applicable)
- Choice of test assessment center if scheduling an appointment online. Test locations are the same for all exams. PSI Testing Locations
- Credit card information (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
- The current online application is for the upcoming certification exam window only, and the application must be received by the testing company on or before 11:59 pm Central Time on the exam deadline date. For clarification of any specific concerns or questions, contact the HPCC national office via email at hpcc@goHPCC.org or by phone at 412-787-1057.
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) provides scholarships to nurses nationwide to cover the cost of certification fees and are valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) certification or those who are renewing their current HPCC certification. HPNF accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Certification Resources
Candidate Handbook
Live Remote Proctoring
reTEST Assured Program
