The Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) examination is designed for experienced hospice and palliative registered nurses.

Eligibility requirements for the CHPN® exam

Hold a current, unrestricted registered nurse license in the United States, its territories, or the equivalent in Canada
Must have hospice and palliative 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	$415
Initial Certification \| HPNA member	$285
reTEST Assured	$125

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Testing Windows and Deadlines

For exams March 1 – 31

December 1 – Application Start Date
February 15 – Online Application Deadline

For exams June 1 – 30

March 1 – Application Start Date
May 15 – Online Application Deadline

For exams September 1 – 30

June 1 – Application Start Date
August 15 – Online Application Deadline

For exams December 1 – 31

September 1 – Application Start Date
November 15 – Online Application Deadline

Applying for your exam

Online Application & Scheduling

You may complete the application and scheduling process online. After the application information and payment have been submitted, eligibility will be confirmed or denied, and you will be prompted to schedule an exam appointment at a test center or for live remote proctoring. Additional eligibility information may be requested. For technical assistance with online applications, contact PSI at 833-256-1422.

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Confirm/Reschedule Exam

Live Remote Proctoring

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Important Application Information

HPNA membership number to determine eligibility for membership discount (if applicable)
Choice of test assessment center if scheduling an appointment online. Test locations are the same for all exams. PSI Testing Locations
Credit card information (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)
The current online application is for the upcoming certification exam window only, and the application must be received by the testing company on or before 11:59 pm Central Time on the exam deadline date. For clarification of any specific concerns or questions, contact the HPCC national office via email at hpcc@goHPCC.org or by phone at 412-787-1057.

Exam Application Instructions

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.