The ACHPN, administered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), certifies an advanced practice registered nurse (Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist) in hospice and palliative care. The exam is organized around HPCC's official Detailed Content Outline spanning four domains: Assessment and Data Collection, Intervention and Management, Education and Communication, and Professionalism and Practice, reflecting the holistic, interdisciplinary nature of caring for a patient with serious illness and their family.
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) Exam
The Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) credential, administered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), certifies nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists in hospice and palliative care. The exam has 175 multiple-choice items (150 scored), a 3.5-hour time limit, and follows HPCC's four-domain content outline.
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