Commission on Nurse Certification

Commission on Nurse Certification The Commission on Nurse Certification administers the Clinical Nurse Leader Certification program.

A certified CNL is a master’s educated nurse, prepared for practice across the continuum of care within any healthcare setting in today’s changing healthcare environment. CNLs oversee care coordination, provide direct patient care in complex situations, put evidence-based practice into action, ensure patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery, evaluate patient outcomes and asses

ses cohort risk and have the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary. The CNL is a leader and active member of the interdisciplinary health care team. The implementation of the CNL role will vary across health care settings.

Mark your calendar for the International Clinical Nurse Leader Association 2027 Conference!American Association of Colle...
07/23/2026

Mark your calendar for the International Clinical Nurse Leader Association 2027 Conference!

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Attention Certified CNLs! Would you like to participate in the development of the CNL Certification Exam? CNC is seeki...
06/30/2026

Attention Certified CNLs! Would you like to participate in the development of the CNL Certification Exam?

CNC is seeking CNLs from practice and academic settings to serve as Item Writers. Volunteers will serve a three-year term and be trained by CNC's contracted testing agency.

Item Writers who adhere to all requirements receive a 10-point reduction in the contact hour requirement for CNL certification renewal.

For details, go to https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/clinical-nurse-leader/cnl-certification/get-involved/item-writers

American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Critical-Care Nurses American Association of Nurse Practitioners New Jersey State Nurses Association Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs

CNC applauds the outstanding dedication of nurses, particularly Clinical Nurse Leaders, who deliver excellent patient ca...
05/07/2026

CNC applauds the outstanding dedication of nurses, particularly Clinical Nurse Leaders, who deliver excellent patient care each day.

Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Nurse Practitioners

CNC is currently accepting nominations for Certified CNLs to serve on its Board of Commissioners (CNCBOC). The deadline ...
04/15/2026

CNC is currently accepting nominations for Certified CNLs to serve on its Board of Commissioners (CNCBOC). The deadline for nominations is May 4, 2026. Nominees must be Certified CNLs in good standing.

Newly-elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. For more information, visit https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/clinical-nurse-leader/cnl-certification/get-involved/cncboc

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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