ACHPN Certification Requirements
ACHPN Eligibility Questions
Do you currently hold an active, unrestricted APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) license in the United States, its territories, or the equivalent in Canada?
- No, I do not have an APRN license
- Yes, but it has restrictions
- Yes, active and unrestricted
Have you completed an accredited graduate or postgraduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program?
- No, I have not completed such a program
- Currently enrolled in such a program
- Yes, I have completed an accredited NP or CNS program
How many hours of hospice and palliative nursing practice have you completed?
- 1000 hours or more in the last 24 months
- 500 hours or more in the last 12 months
- Less than 500 hours
- No hours
Does your academic transcript confirm that you have earned a graduate degree and completed all APRN preparation requirements?
- Yes, I meet all of these requirements and can provide a transcript verifying them.
- No, I do not meet one or more of these requirements.
- I am unsure whether my transcript documents all required courses and/or the 500 clinical practicum hours.
ACHPN Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Passing Percentage of ACHPN?
To pass the ACHPN exam, a scaled score of 500 on a scale of 200 to 800 is required.
What is the Pass Rate of ACHPN?
While the pass rates for the ACHPN exam vary annually, they usually range between 70% to 72%.
What is the Application & Exam Process of ACHPN?
You can apply online through the HPCC official website during a quarterly testing window. After approval, schedule the exam with PSI and take it within the selected testing period.
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