Career Services

CNL Self-Assessment Exam
The Self-Assesment Exam (SAE) is a 40-question online diagnostic tool that parallels the content and level of difficulty of the CNL Certification Exam. The SAE is designed for students, program directors, CNL candidates, and CNL certificants.

The CNL Community
This online discussion board, hosted by AACN and CNC, is designed for CNL students, graduates and practicing CNLs. It provides a forum to share information, resources, innovative practices, outcomes, and network with peers.

CNL Verification Request Form
If you require formal verification of your CNL certification status, submit the Verification of CNL Certification Request Form and CNC will notify your employer in written correspondence.

CNL Career Resource Guide
This document is designed to provide you with resources to enhance your knowledge and communication of the CNL role. This guide features examples of patient outcomes and definitions of the CNL role as reported by CNLs as well as a summary of CNC’s professional development products and services.

CNL Job Bank
The CNL Job Bank is designed for CNL job seekers, employers, and recruiters. The CNL Job Bank is updated monthly as positions become available. Click here to view or post an ad.

Subscribe to Critical Portfolio
Decision Critical Portfolio lets nurses keep their entire body of work in one place, online. The patented tools provide the ability for clinical staff to document career achievements, professional development and progression. Portfolio is a comprehensive repository of licenses, certifications, specialties, education, publications, images, links and a lot more.(CNL certificants should refer to CNL recertification requirements.)

Sample Job Descriptions

• Acute Care

• Ambulatory Care (Veteran’s Health Administration)
  

CNL Connect
CNL Connect is an online directory of CNLs who serve as consultants in such areas as data collection and analysis, evaluating outcomes, quality and safety, and curriculum development. All consultants listed must have earned CNL certification. This list is maintained and made available by the CNC.