
CENP Essentials Review Course
AONL’s revised Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) and Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) exams will be released this November. To introduce the revised exams, we will offer a 50% discount to anyone who takes the CNML exam November 1 – December 31, 2023 or the CENP exam November 15 – December 31, 2023. Please use CNML50 or CENP50 in the discount field at time of purchase. For further details on the revised exams please visit the exam FAQs.
The Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) Essentials Review Course assists participants in preparing for the CENP exam through a review of the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies® and practical application of the competencies.
The competencies include Communication and Relationship Building, Knowledge of the Health Care Environment, Leadership, Professionalism and Business Skills.
Through small group work, you will discuss with your peer's high order thinking as they relate to your professional practice. This is intended to be an opportunity to integrate concepts with experience, honing your critical thinking abilities in preparation for the exam.
Program Impact
Participants will assess their level of competency in their own leadership practice; strengthen those competencies through discussion and sharing experiences, and have a plan to prepare for successful completion of the CENP exam.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for nurse executives that intend to sit for the CENP Certification Exam.
CENP Certification Preparation Resources
CENP Candidate Handbook
Determine your eligibility with the CENP candidate handbook. The handbook outlines types of questions on the CENP exams. Learn the five competency areas based on the exam: communication and relationship building; knowledge of the health care environment; professionalism; business skills and leadership.
CENP Practice Exam
Built as a preparation tool for the exam, the CENP practice exam will give you a greater understanding of the CENP Exam. AONL members receive a discounted member rate.
Testing Center Locations
The CENP Certification exam has testing locations across the United States and globe. Search for the nearest testing center for the CENP Certification exam.
CENP Exam Reference List
The CENP exam reference list can help you identify pertinent literature and resources in those areas where you feel you need additional aid in your studies.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Education for questions.
CANCELLATION
A refund minus 20% will be granted to written requests received 14 days or more prior to the start date of the program. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to aonleducation@aha.org. No refunds will be granted after that date. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. Registrants unable to attend may send a substitute. If the substitute is not an AONL member, the nonmember differential must be paid in advance or onsite. All fees are transferable to the substitute less a $25 transfer fee.
Virtual Programs
On-Demand Courses
Learn through self-paced learning modules that cover the scenarios based on the experience of CENP certified nurses.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
AONL is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15740.
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership is authorized to award 13.0 contact hours of pre-approved ACHE Qualified Education credit (non-ACHE) for this program toward advancement, or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.