CHPPN – Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse
About CHPPN Exam
The Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN®) credential, awarded by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), recognizes registered nurses with specialized expertise in hospice and palliative care for children and adolescents. It validates advanced knowledge and clinical judgment in assessing, planning, and delivering compassionate, developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients and their families facing serious illness, including symptom management and support for quality of life. Earning the CHPPN credential reflects a commitment to excellence and specialized competence in pediatric hospice and palliative nursing practice.
A minimum of 500 hours within the past 12 months or 1,000 hours within the past 24 months of practice as a registered nurse providing pediatric hospice and palliative care.
CHPPN Eligibility Requirements
CHPPN Exam Content & Focus Areas
Number of Questions: The CHPPN exam comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, of which 135 are scored, and 15 are unscored pretest questions.
Exam Response Options: Each question offers four response options (A, B, C, D).
Testing Options: The exam is administered at designated testing centers, or via Live Remote Proctoring.
Time Allotted: Candidates have 3 hours to complete the exam.
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Content Category
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Percentage
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Assessment and Planning
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17.8%
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Patient Care—Pain Management
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17.8%
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Patient Care—Pediatric Diagnoses & Symptom Management
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25.2%
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Family-Centered Support, Education, and Advocacy
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23%
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Professional Practice
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16.2%
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How to Apply for the CHPPN Exam?
To apply for the A Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN®) exam, follow these steps:
- Online Application: Submit your application through the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) online application system.
- Application Submission: Complete the application by providing your personal and professional information.
- Scheduling the Exam: Once your application is approved, you will receive instructions to schedule your exam at an authorized testing center or through live remote proctoring, allowing flexibility in how and where you test.
- Preparation: Use targeted study resources such as CHPPN Question Bank, which is aligned with the CHPPN exam blueprint and reflects the scope and difficulty of the actual exam. The question bank covers all major exam domains and is regularly updated to remain consistent with current hospice and palliative social work standards.
Preparation and Resources
Our CHPPN practice questions are fully aligned with the official exam blueprint and based on authoritative hospice and palliative care references.
Exam Topics: Patient Care – Assessment and Planning, Pain Management, Pediatric Diagnoses & Symptom Management, Professional Practice and Family-Centered Support, Education, and Advocacy.
Question Bank: Our comprehensive CHPPN Question Bank includes detailed rationales and four predictor exams to help you assess readiness, reinforce key concepts, and build confidence for exam day.
CHPPN Exam Practice Questions
Practicing sample questions is a crucial part of CHPPN exam preparation, helping you become familiar with the exam format, question style, and key content areas. The CHPPN Question Bank offers high-quality, exam-focused sample questions that align with the CHPPN exam blueprint, ensuring you are well-prepared and confident on test day.
Access Sample Questions: Find the sample questions question bank here: CHPPN Practice Questions. These questions are crafted to reflect the level of application and difficulty found on the CHPPN exam.
Practice these questions in the interactive quiz software here for an engaging study experience, which will provide feedback at the end of the practice test.
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- 700+ blueprint aligned practice questions (QBank)
- 300+ retention focused flashcards
- Unlimited access for 3 months
- Risk-free trial - Cancel within 7 days for a full refund for any reason
- Detailed analytics highlighting strengths and weaknesses
- 4 timed predictor exams
- Personalized study planner to manage your schedule
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7 - Day money back guarantee
- 700+ blueprint aligned practice questions (QBank)
- 300+ retention focused flashcards
- Unlimited access for 1 month
- Risk-free trial - Cancel within 7 days for a full refund for any reason
- Does NOT include detailed analytics highlighting strengths and weaknesses
- Does NOT include 4 timed predictor exams
- Does NOT include a personalized study planner to manage your schedule
- Does NOT include 27 Continuing Education (CE) hours
- Does NOT include Pass Guarantee
Unlimited access for 1 month for $97
FAQs on CHPPN Certification
A: The CHPPN® certification validates the advanced knowledge and clinical judgment of registered nurses who provide hospice and palliative care to infants, children, and adolescents. It recognizes competency in pediatric assessment, pain and symptom management, family-centered care, ethical practice, and end-of-life support.
A: Yes, the CHPPN® exam can be taken via live remote proctoring, giving candidates the flexibility to complete the exam from home or another suitable location.
A: The CHPPN® certification is offered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC).
A: HPCC also offers the following certifications:
- APHSW-C®: Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker - Certified
- CHPNA®: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant
- CHPLN®: Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse
CHPN: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
ACHPN: Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
A: The CHPPN® certification must be renewed every four years.
A: CHPPN® exam pass rates vary by year but usually average at around 83% - 84%. Due to the advanced and specialized nature of pediatric hospice and palliative nursing, thorough, exam-aligned preparation is strongly recommended.
A: The CHPPN® candidate handbook is available on the HPCC website and includes detailed information on eligibility requirements, application steps, exam content, scoring, and recertification.
A: The CHPPN® exam is offered year-round (March, June, September, December) at authorized testing centers and through live remote proctoring.
A: All official CHPPN® certification information, including candidate handbooks, applications, and exam details, can be found on the HPCC website.