CNC Launches Online CNL Network
CNC has launched the Online CNL Network for CNL faculty and partners. This discussion board includes announcements, news and events, and allows you to learn answers to your questions. The discussion board will be monitored by Linda Rusch, MS, RN, AACN's new CNL Resource Coach, and Tracy Lofty, MSA, CAE, CNC Director. Click here to join the discussion board.
CNL Recertification Schedule
Recertification applications may be submitted any time prior to the due date if the certificant meets criteria. Certificants renewing early are not penalized by adjusting an earlier expiration – the new recertification expiration date is based upon the previous expiration date. Early submission is recommended.
The recertification application should be filed with CNC no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration. All practice hours, contact hours, and graduate course work must be earned prior to the certification expiration date to apply towards recertification – activities towards recertification must have occurred within the five-year recertification period.
Certification Expiration: CNL certification is recognized for a period of five (5) years. The actual expiration date of a CNL certification is December 31st of the 5th complete year after certification (i.e. certification of CNLs initially certified in April 2008 expires December 31, 2013).
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/certification/recertification
CNC Launches CNL Self-Assessment Examination
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) is pleased to announce the new Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Self-Assessment Examination (SAE). The 40-question online SAE is a self-paced tool developed by practicing CNLs and academicians in conjunction with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. It is designed to familiarize you with the CNL Certification Examination - the SAE parallels the content and difficulty of the CNL Certification Examination and reflects the format of the multiple choice items.
The SAE may be used by students, program directors, faculty, CNL candidates, and CNL certificants:
Students may use the SAE as an additional assessment tool before completion of a CNL educational program (consultation with the program director is recommended).
Program directors and faculty of CNL education programs may use the SAE to incorporate into the CNL curriculum and to enhance learning experiences.
CNL candidates may use the SAE to evaluate their knowledge before taking the CNL Certification Examination.
CNL certificants may use the SAE to see if they are remaining current with the profession.
The cost to purchase the SAE is $50. For more information, go to http://www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/publications-resources/self-assessment-exam or contact Tracy Lofty, CNC Director, attlofty@aacn.nche.edu.
CNL Certification Merchandise
Celebrate CNL certification! CNL certification lapel pins and key chains are now available. The cost is $25 for the lapel pin and $20 for the key chain. In addition, you may now order from three different styles of wood frames for your certificate. To order, go to http://www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/merchandise. Look for more CNL merchandise this year!
CNC Job Bank
CNC is launching an online job bank for CNLs. The online service allows employers and recruitment agencies to post positions of interest to CNLs. For more information, visit http://www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/cnl-job-bank
CNC Contacts
CNL Certification Staff - Tracy Lofty, MSA, CAE, Director, Commission on Nurse Certification
tlofty@aacn.nche.edu
Dana Featherstone, Assistant, Commission on Nurse Certification
dfeatherstone@aacn.nche.edu