AONE Credentialing Center

Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) 
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), developed in partnership with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

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:

  • valid and unrestricted license as a registered nurse; and either a
  • 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)
Renewal: $200 (AONE member); $275 (non-member)

 Apply Online  CENP candidate handbook
 Renewal Application  Testing centers
 Preparing for the exam 
(Click here for info on SAEs)		  Request for International Examination Administration
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  Employer Notification
 Additional Products Order Form  News Release Request
 Current CENP certificants  Contact Us

 

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:

  • valid and unrestricted license as a registered nurse; and either a
  • 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)
Renewal: $200 (AONE or AACN member); $275 (non-member)

 Apply online  CNML candidate handbook 
 Renewal Application  Testing centers
 Preparing for the exam 
(Click here for info on SAEs)		  Request for International Examination Administration
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  Employer Notification
 Additional Products Order Form  News Release Request
 Current CNML certificants  Contact Us

 

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