Prepare for the CENP Exam

Evaluate your preparedness for the CENP exam

The exam is based on the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies™ of communication and relationship building; knowledge of the health care environment; professionalism; business skills and leadership. The following are suggested steps and resources to assist you in your preparation.

Recommended Resources & Tools

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.

CENP Essentials Review Course

This one day course assists participants in preparing for the CENP exam through a review of the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies ™ and practical application of the competencies. Intended to be an opportunity to integrate concepts with experience, honing your critical thinking abilities in preparation for the exam.

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.

 
 

Nurse Executive Examination Reading List

The Nurse Executive Examination Reading List can then help you identify pertinent literature and resources in those areas where you feel you need additional aid in your studies.

Nurse Executive Competencies

This exam is based on the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies.

 
 

AONL Competency

Evaluate your skill level using the online self-assessment of the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies.

 
 
Accreditation Statement

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.

Disclaimer

Use of these or any other course(s)/material(s) does not imply eligibility for certification or successful performance on any certification exam, nor is it a requirement to qualify for individual certification. These course(s)/material(s) are optional and are some of the multiple resources that may be used in preparation for the exam.