Demonstrate your commitment to your field of nursing practice and validate your high level of knowledge and skill by becoming certified.
The AONE Credentialing Center (AONE-CC) — a division of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) — offers two certifications:
Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)
The Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) is geared to nurse leaders who are engaged in executive nursing practice.
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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master’s level degree or higher plus two (2) years of experience in an executive nursing role (one of your degrees must be obtained in nursing from an accredited institution) or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) plus four (4) years in an executive nursing role.
Cost: $325 (AONE member); $450 (non-member)
CENP candidate handbook
Apply online
Testing centers
Request for International Examination Administration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Preparing for the exam
For information contact M.T. Meadows, AONE director of professional practice, at (312) 422-2807 or mmeadows@aha.org.
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
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
Apply online
Testing centers
Request for International Examination Administration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Preparing for the exam
For information contact M.T. Meadows, AONE director of professional practice, at (312) 422-2807 or mmeadows@aha.org.
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