The Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN®) examination is designed for experienced hospice and palliative pediatric registered nurses.
Eligibility requirements for the CHPPN® exam
- Hold a current, unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States, its territories, or the equivalent in Canada
- Must have hospice and palliative pediatric nursing practice of 500 hours in the most recent 12 months or 1,000 hours in the most recent 24 months prior to applying for the examination.
| Exam Fees | |
|---|---|
| Initial Certification | non-member | $445 |
| Initial Certification | HPNA member | $305 |
| reTEST Assured | $135 |
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The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) provides scholarships to nurses nationwide to cover the cost of certification fees and are valid for those earning a new Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) certification or those who are renewing their current HPCC certification. HPNF accepts applications on an ongoing basis.