AONE The American Organization of Nurse Executives







AONE Certification: Registration

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.
Cost:  $325 (AONE member); $450 (non-member)

CENP candidate handbook
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Request for International Examination Administration
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.

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.
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
View reading lists
Request for International Examination Administration
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.