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Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Examination
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About this exam
The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Examination is a U.S. professional certification exam for registered nurses who provide hospice and palliative care. It assesses nursing knowledge for caring for people with serious illness and supporting patients and families across care settings; it is not a general nursing licensure exam or a job-placement selection test. Before applying, confirm the current RN license and practice-experience requirements in the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) candidate handbook, since eligibility rules, fees, and testing arrangements can change.
The CHPN exam covers the knowledge and judgment used in hospice and palliative nursing. Key areas include hospice and palliative care principles, eligibility and prognosis, pain assessment and management, and relief of symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, secretions, and gastrointestinal distress. The exam also expects nurses to apply clinical knowledge to patient and family needs, not simply recall definitions. Prepare from the current HPCC exam content outline, and check the candidate handbook for the latest format, timing, and testing policies.
How to Prepare for the CHPN Examination
- Start with the current HPCC candidate handbook and exam content outline. Check eligibility and testing requirements, then use the outline to organize your review by knowledge area.
- Review hospice and palliative principles, eligibility and prognosis, then study symptom assessment and management in depth. For each symptom, connect assessment findings with appropriate nursing actions and follow-up.
- Use timed, mixed multiple-choice practice to build clinical reasoning and pacing. Review every answer, especially missed questions, and note whether the gap was in knowledge, prioritization, or interpreting the scenario.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the CHPN exam?
The CHPN is intended for registered nurses with hospice and palliative nursing experience. HPCC sets the current licensure and practice-experience requirements; review its candidate handbook before applying to confirm that you qualify.
What is the format of the CHPN exam?
The CHPN is a timed, multiple-choice certification exam. The current HPCC candidate handbook provides the official item count, testing time, and administration details, so verify those specifics before your exam.
What subjects should I study for the CHPN exam?
Study from the current HPCC exam content outline. Major topics include hospice and palliative nursing principles, eligibility and prognosis, pain assessment and management, and care for symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, secretions, and gastrointestinal distress.