Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification
Issued by
Commission on Nurse Certification
A certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a master’s educated nurse, prepared for practice across the continuum of care within any healthcare setting in today’s changing healthcare environment. CNLs oversee care coordination, provide direct patient care in complex situations, put evidence-based practice into action, ensure patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery, evaluate patient outcomes and assesses cohort risk and have the decision-making authority to change care plans.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Care Environment Management
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical Outcomes Management
- Cost Effective Strategies
- Critical Thinking
- Data Collection And Synthesis
- Decision Making
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare And Patient Advocacy
- Innovative Intervations
- Interprofessional Communication
- Mentoring
- Nursing Leadership
- Patient Assessment
- Quality Improvement And Safety
- Risk Analysis
- Strategic Thinking
Earning Criteria
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Graduate from an accredited CNL Master's Program or Post-Master Certificate Program or be a student in their last term.
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Maintain active RN license during the five year certification period.
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Maintain 2,000 hours of professional practice during the five year certification period.
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Earn a minimum of 50 contact hours within the five year certification period.
Standards
CNC’s Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). CNC is also a proud member of NCCA.