CHPPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse

The Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN) certification is intended for registered nurses specializing in providing palliative and end-of-life care to pediatric patients. This certification reflects advanced knowledge and skills in pediatric palliative care, focusing on compassionate care and family support for children with life-limiting conditions.

Completion Time: 3 hours

Eligibility and Certification Requirements

• Current, active RN license.

• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse, with at least one year in pediatric hospice and palliative care.

• Completion of continuing education in pediatric palliative care, if required.

• Passing the CHPPN certification examination.

Cost: $285 for HPNA members, $415 for non-members.

Exam Format

The CHPPN exam typically includes 150 multiple-choice questions (15 unscored) covering pain and symptom management, psychosocial and spiritual care, communication with families, developmental understanding, and ethical/legal issues in pediatric palliative care.

Exams are computer-based and are conducted at PSI testing centers or via live remote proctoring.

Certification Process

Gain relevant experience in pediatric hospice and palliative nursing.

Apply for the CHPPN certification through a certifying organization like HPCC.

To earn the CHPPN certificate, you must meet the eligibility criteria and pass the examination. Your score report will indicate if you have passed or failed the exam. Test scores are reported as raw scores and scaled scores. The raw score represents the number of questions that you have answered correctly, while the scaled score is a statistically derived score based on your raw score.

CHPPN certification requires renewal every 4 years.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits in pediatric hospice and palliative care nursing and paying a recertification fee.

Continuing education for CHPPNs may include updates in pediatric palliative care practices, advances in pain and symptom management, communication skills with children and families, and emerging trends in pediatric end-of-life care.

For specific information regarding Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse certification, including eligibility criteria, examination details, approved educational programs, and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult directly with the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) or similar certifying bodies. These organizations offer resources and standards for nurses specializing in pediatric hospice and palliative care.

Career Opportunities

CHPPNs work in pediatric hospice programs, palliative care units, children’s hospitals, and other healthcare settings where pediatric palliative care is provided.

They provide specialized nursing care to children with life-limiting illnesses, support family-centered care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The HPCC also offers the following certifications:

• Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)

• Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN)

• Certified in Perinatal Loss Care (CPLC)

• Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker – Certified (APHSW-C)