Mission Statement

The mission of the CNLCP™ Certification Board is to promote expertise and professionalism in Nurse Life Care Planning by recognizing registered nurses who have met defined qualifications and demonstrated knowledge through the CNLCP certification examination and/or recertification process.

The CNLCP™ Certification Board:

• Recognizes nurses who maintain continued levels of competency as a certified nurse life care planner.
   
• Ensures that all decisions made by the Certification Board are taken in accordance with the CNLCP™ Certification Board established bylaws and guidelines.
   
• Ensures that initial certifications and renewals meet the established criteria.
   
• Holds in highest regard privacy and confidential information of its Certified Nurse Life Care Planner.
   
• Does not discriminate against any person.

The CNLCP™ Certification Board purpose is to:

• Establish criteria and direct the Initial Certification Process and Recertification Process for Nurse Life Care Planners.
   
• Oversee and maintain the national certification examination.
   
• Develop the item writing for the test questions for Nurse Life Care Planner certification.
   
• Develop criteria and oversee the approval process for Core Curriculum Providers and Continuing Education Providers of educational programs for the CNLCP. 
   
• Address any public concerns with regards to the CNLCP. 
   
• Direct the application process to CNLCP accreditation by the American Board Of Nursing Specialty.