2025 CENP Faculty Spotlight: Doug Dascenzo

What do you think is the most important takeaway from the review course that helps participants feel prepared for the exam?
The most important takeaway from the Certification in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) review course is a comprehensive understanding of the core competencies and leadership principles required for executive-level nursing roles. The course reinforces essential knowledge areas and provides practical strategies for approaching complex scenarios and decision-making processes encountered in practice. This combination of a theoretical foundation together with applied leadership skills helps participants feel confident and well-prepared for the exam, ensuring they can effectively demonstrate their expertise and readiness for certification.

What motivated you to pursue CENP certification?
Earning the CENP designation demonstrates a nurse leader’s commitment to professional growth, excellence in management, and dedication to the evolving field of healthcare administration. Recognized by many health organizations, this credential validates advanced expertise in strategic oversight, resource allocation, and fostering positive clinical environments. The rigorous process required for CENP ensures that recipients have met high standards of competence and integrity, enhancing both their credibility and career prospects in executive-level nursing roles.

How has becoming certified added value in your professional and/or personal life?
Earning certification has strengthened my professional credibility as an executive nurse leader and serves as a benchmark for colleagues considering this credential. My dedication to lifelong learning is reflected in the CENP credential, which underscores my ongoing commitment to professional development and excellence.