CNLCP - Certified Nurse Life Care Planner
- Cost $470-$570
- Renews every 5 years
COURSE FORMAT
About
The Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) certification is a professional credential for registered nurses (RNs) specializing in life care planning. This certification, administered by the Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board (ULCPCB) on behalf of the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP), validates a nurse's expertise in developing life care plans for individuals who have experienced catastrophic injuries or have chronic health needs. The CNLCP credential demonstrates proficiency in assessing long-term needs, costs and resources for optimal care throughout the lifespan of the individual.
Eligibility
Active, unrestricted RN licensure, valid for at least the last 3 years prior to application
At least 2,000 paid practice hours of experience in life care planning or directly related tasks
Completion of 120 continuing education units related to life care planning or verification of 2 years of life care planning experience in the 5 years preceding application
Completion Time: 4 hours
Cost:
Exam Fee AANLCP Members: $470
Exam Fee Nonmembers: $570
Exam Retesting Fee: $265
Exam Fees include a nonrefundable $75 administrative fee
Fees must be paid by credit card
Course Format
Exam Format
The CNLCP exam is a computerized exam with 250 multiple-choice/objective questions. Candidates have 4 hours to complete the exam. Topics and weight of each topic on the exam include the following:
Life Care Planning (35%)
Spinal Cord Injuries (10%)
Burns and Amputations (10%)
Neonatal and Pediatric Injuries/Illnesses (8%)
Chronic Pain (10%)
Life Care Plan Construction (15%)
Candidates receive notification via email of whether they passed or failed within approximately 2 to 3 weeks of taking the exam. Unsuccessful candidates may retest no more than 2 times and must wait 2 months in between attempts. Candidates must file a new application and pay a retesting fee each time. After 3 failed attempts, candidates must take and pass a formal Board-approved life care planning course.
Candidates may take their CNLCP exam in person at computer-based Prometric testing centers nationwide. Exams are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and administered on an on-demand basis, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays.
Certification
Application Process
Completed CNLCP Exam Application
Copy of current, unrestricted RN license
Copy of nursing resume or CV
Proof of completion of 120 CE units in life care planning or 2 years full-time, paid work experience in life care planning in the last 5 years
Full payment of fees
Renewal
The CNLCP certification must be renewed every 5 years by:
Completing an Application for Recertification
Submitting appropriate documentation supporting the completion of the ULCPCB’s recertification criteria
Retaking and passing the CNLCP exam
Completing continuing education (CE)
Submitting recertification fee
Completed applications and fees must be submitted no later than the first day of the month preceding the expiration date. Applicants must have maintained active, unrestricted RN licensure throughout the entire 5-year certification period.
Renewal Fees
Recertification by Exam (AANLCP Members): $445
Recertification by Exam (Nonmembers): $545
Recertification by CE (AANLCP Members): $395
Recertification by CE (Nonmembers): $495
Late Recertification (within 30 days of expiration) AANLCP Members: $595
Late Recertification (within 30 days of expiration) Nonmembers: $695
Fees must be paid by credit card
Continuing Education
CE is one of two options for recertification of the CNLCP credential. Using this route, applicants must complete 60 CE units related to nurse life care planning or complete at least 12 academic semester credits of nursing coursework related to nurse life care planning at the applicant’s current level of nurse licensure or higher.
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Estimated pay packageFrequently asked questions
Can I earn a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) online?
No you can't earn a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) online.
What organization offers the Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP)?
The Certified Nurse Life Care Planner Certification Board offers the Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP).
How often do I need to renew my Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) certification?
You must renew your Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) certification every five years.
What is a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP)?
A Certified Life Care Planner (CNLCP) is considered a type of case management nurse. Instead of planning and coordinating a patient’s medical care for a short period of time, a life care planner is responsible for creating a care plan for the rest of a patient’s life. In some cases, this might be a few months, but it may be several years in others. The care plans that certified life care planners develop take into consideration the type and severity of the medical problem and the wants, needs, and abilities of the patients and their families.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP)?
The eligibility requirements for the Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP) certification include:
A valid Registered Nurse licensure or its equivalent in other countries, for at least the prior three (3) years immediately preceding application.
A minimum of 2000 hours paid or “billable” professional experience in a role that utilizes the nursing process in assessing and determining an individual’s long term/lifetime treatment needs and costs, across the continuum of care.