CNLCP® Initial Certification Process

Certification Eligibility (effective July 2010)
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. At least 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 60 continuing nursing education units in life care planning and/or case management within the past 5 years immediately preceding the application.  This must be verified with Course Title, Provider Number, Date and Location of Course.

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.

Route 3   Reciprocity: A copy of the current Life Care Planner Certification (CLCP) and two letters verifying life care planning work experience for at least 2 years immediately preceding the submission of the application.   If the criteria are met in Route 3, reciprocity will be granted, thereby eliminating the need to sit for the Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP®) examination.

Checklist for CNLCP® Initial Application Submission
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, 2 or 3. 

Download CNLCP® Handbook & Initial Certification Application