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AONE Certification Exam Preparation: Tools and Resources

CENP

The Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) Exam is geared to nurse leaders who are currently engaged in executive nursing practice.  This exam focuses on the synthesis of experience and knowledge gained by the candidate throughout his/her career.  The CENP Exam focuses on proficiencies in practice that include business skills, communication and relationship building, leadership, professionalism and knowledge of the health care environment. 

The tools found here are meant to help the candidate in determining areas where he/she might be in need of additional self-directed preparation for the exam.

 

CENP Candidate Handbook

Nurse Executive Competencies Assessment

Forming Self Study Groups

Nurse Executive Examination Resources/Reading List
CENP Candidate Briefing at the 43rd Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

CNML

 

The Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) Exam — offered in partnership with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) — is designed exclusively for nurse leaders in the nurse manager role.  This exam focuses on the clinical and administrative expertise of nurse managers who have accountability for patient care units.  The CNML Exam is directed at testing the Nurse Manager’s understanding of the management of finances, human resources, staffing, performance improvement, technology, and strategic planning.  The candidate for the CNML credential should possess a strong clinical and leadership background and be able to address challenges in the work place through skilled communication, mentoring, advocacy, and critical thinking.

 

The tools found here are meant to help the candidate in determining areas where he/she might be in need of additional self-directed preparation for the exam.

 

CNML Candidate Handbook

Nurse Manager Inventory Tool

Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation (ENMO) e-learning

Forming Self-Study Groups

Nurse Manager Certification Examination Resources/Reading List

CNML Exam Preparation at the 43rd Annual Meeting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

For more information on testing preparation resources for the AONE Exams, contact Maricela Arias-Cantu, AONE Director of Education, at 202-626-2274.