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HPCC offers specialty certification to hospice and palliative nurses and team members.

HPCC is the premier national credentialing organization that advances expert care in serious illness through state-of-the-art certification of continuing competency in hospice and palliative care.

03/09/2026

Join us in celebrating National Clinical Nurse Specialist week taking place September 1-7, 2026.

HPCC has the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) examination, designed for experienced hospice and palliative advanced practice registered nurses.

Learn more about the ACHPN® certification here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/credentials/achpn/

01/09/2026

The December testing window is now open! Submit your application between September 1 and November 15 to secure your spot for the certification exam in December.

Learn more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/certification-scholarship/

21/08/2026

HPCC Certificant Spotlight!

Meet Shannon Cooper, RN, BSN, MPH, CHPN® the Chief Operating Officer at Treasure Health and a proud CHPN®. Shannon was recently featured in the article "Treasure Coast Hospice launches new website to make Hospice referrals easier."

When asked about the personal and professional impact of HPCC certification, Andria shared:

"Earning my CHPN® certification strengthened both my knowledge and my confidence as a hospice professional. It challenged me to deepen my understanding of what excellent end-of-life care truly looks like and reinforced my commitment to this work.

As my career has grown from direct patient care into quality, education, and now executive leadership, the principles behind the certification have remained an important foundation for me. It reminds me that regardless of my role, every process we improve, every person we educate, and every decision we make ultimately comes back to providing the best possible care and experience for patients and families. I’m proud to hold a certification that represents both expertise in hospice care and a commitment to continually raising the standard of that care."

Read the full article here: https://www.lakeonews.com/stories/treasure-coast-hospice-launches-new-website-to-make-hospice-referrals-easier,87363

20/08/2026

HPCC Certificant Spotlight!

Meet April Blizzard, BSN, RN, CHPN® a Clinical Nurse Education Director at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare and a proud CHPN®. April was recently featured in the article "AHHC Celebrates Excellence in Home and Hospice Care at 2026 H.O.M.E. Awards."

When asked about the personal and professional impact of HPCC certification, April shared:

"Obtaining initial HPCC certification and re-certification demonstrates commitment to quality care while promoting patient centered care, safety, and adhering to best practice. It also provides career opportunities, professional recognition, and enhances professional development. The personal satisfaction of obtaining this certification is a wonderful feeling and an accomplishment to be proud of."

Read the full article here: https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/ahhc-celebrates-excellence-home-and-hospice-care-2026-home-awards

19/08/2026

Just as a reminder: The LearningBuilder servers will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance on August 19 from 9:00-11:59 p.m. ET. During this time, Learning Plans will be unavailable.

18/08/2026

Help shape the future of HPCC recertification!

HPCC is seeking volunteers to serve on a recertification task force. We are looking for representatives from all credential programs: ACHPN®, APHSW-C®, CHPCA®, CHPLN®, CHPN®, CHPNA®, CHPPN®, and CPLC®.

Apply by August 21, 2026: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/get-involved/volunteer/hpcc-volunteer-opportunities/

17/08/2026

HPCC Certificant Arden O'Donnell, PhD, MPH, LICSW, APHSW-C® was recently featured in the article, "Professional value of the advanced palliative and hospice social work certification: Findings from a national survey of palliative social workers."

The article shares findings from a national survey examining how APHSW-C® certificants perceive the certification’s impact on their professional identity, interprofessional recognition, institutional support, and career development.

Read the full article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/26323524261473938

14/08/2026

The September 2026 Exam Application Window is closing soon! Submit your application by August 15 to secure your spot for an HPCC certification exam.

Learn more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/hpcc/

12/08/2026

The LearningBuilder servers are currently offline with an unexpected technical issue. During this time, Learning Plans will be unavailable.

11/08/2026

Meet HPCC's August Certificant of the Month: Caitlin Tomko, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®!

Caitlin shared how certification has made an impact—both personally and professionally—saying "Obtaining HPCC certification has had a significant impact on both my professional and personal growth. Professionally, it has enhanced my credibility and confidence as a palliative care nurse practitioner, demonstrating a recognized level of expertise and commitment to the highest standards of care. The certification has deepened my understanding of the holistic needs of patients and families, reinforcing my passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. It has been a motivating factor to continue advancing in this meaningful field."

Caitlin is currently a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Family Care Medical Group.

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