CNL & CNC News

MARCH 1, 2013
CNC Announces Proctor Policy Change
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) has announced that effective July 1, 2013, faculty, administrative staff, and/or instructors of CNL education programs may not serve as proctors for the CNL Certification Exam. The purpose for the policy change is to avoid a perceived conflict of interest and to comply with national certification program accreditation standards. Each proctor in compliance with all CNL Certification Exam policies and procedures will be paid $50 for their service during the applicable testing period. To receive payment, proctors must submit a W-9 form to CNC (complete the W-9 using the mailing address on file with the IRS). A check will be mailed to the proctor approximately 45 days after the testing period. For more information, contact Tracy Lofty, CNC’s Director, at tlofty@aacn.nche.edu or call (202) 463-6930, ext. 242.

FEBRUARY 25, 2013
CNC to Host CNL Certification Exam Chat Room
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC) is hosting an online CNL Certification Exam chat room! Join the chat room of The CNL Community, AACN’s online discussion board, to participate in an exchange of information on March 25 from 1:00-2:30 pm (EST). This is a great opportunity for you to post questions to your colleagues prior to the CNL Certification Exam. The session is intended for you to connect with CNL students, CNLs, and CNC staff. For more information on how to join the chat click here.

FEBRUARY 25, 2013
CNC Seeking Public Member for Board
CNC is currently recruiting to fill the vacant public member position on the Board of Commissioners. Click here for information.

FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Cut Score Study of the CNL Certification Exam
The Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), in collaboration with Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc. and CNL subject matter experts, is currently updating items for the CNL Certification Exam. To ensure that the updated exam meets national certification standards, a cut-score study must be conducted. Subject matter experts in collaboration with the testing agency will participate in the study to determine a passing score that reflects the minimal competency of a CNL. Consequently, there will be a delay in all exam score results and pass/fail notices from the April 1-May 24, 2013 CNL Certification Exam period. Those taking the exam from April 1 to May 24 will receive their pass/fail results via email by June 24, 2013. It is extremely important that all examinees include an accurate primary email address on their CNL Certification Application. Successful candidates will receive an email notification of passing only – a score and diagnostic score report will not be provided to the candidate. Unsuccessful candidates will receive an email notification of failing the exam along with the score and diagnostic score report. CNC regrets the delay in the exam results. Originally, the study would have been completed with those registered the first week of April. Unfortunately, the majority of those testing registered for a later date, and a minimum number of examinees is required for the study.

FEBRUARY 12, 2013
AACN Awards CNL Visionary Leader and Vanguard Awards
AACN is pleased to announce that two national nursing leaders – Dr. Joan Shinkus Clark from Texas Health Resources and Dr. Marjorie Wiggins from Maine Medical Center – are the recipients of the 2013 CNL Visionary Leader Award. The highest honor presented by AACN to practice leaders making significant contributions to advancing the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) initiative, these awards were presented at the CNL Summit held in New Orleans last month. The CNL Vanguard Award, which recognizes the innovative work of a CNL-certified nurse, was also presented at the Summit in conjunction with the Commission on Nurse Certification to Barbara Edwards from St. Lucie Medical Center for her exemplary work as a true champion for patient safety.To view press release, click here.

FEBRUARY 7, 2013
Certified Nurses Day
March 19th is Certified Nurses Day. To acknowledge your CNL certification, proudly wear your CNL lapel pin or button. To order CNL merchandise, go to www.aacn.nche.edu/cnl/merchandise.