The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) — offered in partnership with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — is designed exclusively for nurse leaders in the nurse manager role.
To be eligible for this certification, you must hold a:
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valid and unrestricted license as a registered nurse; and either a
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bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree or higher plus two (2) years of experience (minimum of 1,040 hours per year) in a nurse manager role or a non-nursing bachelor’s plus three (3) years of experience (minimum of 1,040 hours per year) in a nurse manager role or a diploma or associate degree plus five (5) years of experience (minimum of 1,040 hours per year) in a nurse manager role.
Cost: $300 (AONE or AACN member); $425 (non-member)
Need an effective preparation resource for the CNML exam? Try the online Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation (ENMO) e-learning program.
CNML candidate handbook
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For information on testing preparation resources for the AONE Credentialing Center, contact Maricela Arias-Cantu, AONE director of education, at 202-626-2274.
Demonstrate your commitment to your field of nursing practice and validate your high level of knowledge and skill by becoming certified.
