Certification By Examination

Certification Eligibility (effective January 2011)
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria per the application deadline as indicated in the CNLCP® Handbook and Website:

1. Licensed as a Registered Nurse, or the equivalent in other countries, for at least the past five years. The license must be currently active, without any restrictions. A copy of the current license must be submitted with the Application.
2. Have a minimum of two years of full time paid nurse life care planning and/or case management experience, personally coordinating client services along the continuum of care.
   
   Candidates meeting criteria A and B, must also meet one of the following eligibility ‘Routes’ pertaining to education and relevant experience:
   

Route 1  A minimum of 120 continuing education units from a life care planning course within the past 5 years immediately preceding the application.

Route 2   Proof of two years of life care planning experience within the past five years immediately preceding the application. Experience must be verified on application by documentation from an employer or at least two referral sources.

Checklist for CNLCP Initial Certification Application Submission shall include the following:

1. A completed Application for the CNLCP® Examination.  
2. A copy of a current, non-restricted RN license or computer generated document from the candidate’s State Board of Nursing demonstrating active licensure without restrictions.
3. The candidate’s resume or curriculum vitae.
4. Full payment of the current required fee(s).
5. Documentation as required in Route 1 or 2.  

Download CNLCP® Handbook

Initial Certification Application