Commission on Nurse Certification

10/14/2026

Late registration for the CNL Certification Exam Starts Oct. 17.
Register before Oct. 16 to avoid the $50 late fee!

Click to find out if you're eligible to take the exam. https://discovercnls.org/eligibility/
Get started by creating your CNC profile. https://cnc.users.membersuite.com/
Check out the exam application process. https://discovercnls.org/application-process/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy Clinical Nurse Leader Association Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association

CNL graduates or faculty interested in taking the CNL certification exam must complete the online CNL Certification Application, pay the registration fee, and

09/14/2026

Attention Clinical Nurse Leaders & CNL Students! Registration for the Fall CNL Certification Examination is open!

Find out if you're eligible to take the exam. https://discovercnls.org/eligibility/

Check out the exam application process. https://discovercnls.org/application-process/

Find your testing location. https://discovercnls.org/cnl-exam/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs American Association of Nurse Practitioners ICU Critical Care Nurses

07/23/2026

Mark your calendar for the International Clinical Nurse Leader Association 2027 Conference!

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

06/30/2026

Attention Certified CNLs! Would you like to participate in the development of the CNL Certification Exam?

CNC is seeking CNLs from practice and academic settings to serve as Item Writers. Volunteers will serve a three-year term and be trained by CNC's contracted testing agency.

Item Writers who adhere to all requirements receive a 10-point reduction in the contact hour requirement for CNL certification renewal.

For details, go to https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/clinical-nurse-leader/cnl-certification/get-involved/item-writers

American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Critical-Care Nurses American Association of Nurse Practitioners New Jersey State Nurses Association Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs

06/09/2026

Time is running out to register for the CNL Summer Exam! The late fee kicks in on June 13. Complete your registration process here https://discovercnls.org/cnl-exam/

Check your eligibility https://discovercnls.org/eligibility/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy

05/07/2026

CNC applauds the outstanding dedication of nurses, particularly Clinical Nurse Leaders, who deliver excellent patient care each day.

Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Nurse Practitioners

04/29/2026

Registration for the Summer CNL Exam is open! Start your registration here https://cnc.users.membersuite.com/home

See if you're eligible https://discovercnls.org/eligibility/

Check out the application process https://discovercnls.org/application-process/

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Nurse Practitioners

04/15/2026

CNC is currently accepting nominations for Certified CNLs to serve on its Board of Commissioners (CNCBOC). The deadline for nominations is May 4, 2026. Nominees must be Certified CNLs in good standing.

Newly-elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. For more information, visit https://www.aacnnursing.org/our-initiatives/education-practice/clinical-nurse-leader/cnl-certification/get-involved/cncboc

American Association of Colleges of Nursing Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs New Jersey State Nurses Association AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy American Association of Nurse Practitioners

03/19/2026

CNC extends a gigantic "Kudos!" and "Thank you!" to Certified CNLs Zach Perpetua, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNL of UPMC and Tymeeka Davis, DNP, RN-BC, CNL along with fellow Certified CNLs at Durham VA Health Care System for conducting CNL Certification Information Sessions for CNL students at Saint Vincent College and Queens University of Charlotte in observance of Certified CNL Day. Great job guys!

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