Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) Essentials Review Course
In-Person, Preconference | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 7.0 Contact Hours
Virtual | Starts August 11, 2026 | 13.0 Contact Hours
Turning leadership experience into exam confidence.
The Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) Essentials Review Course assists participants in preparing for the CENP exam through a review of the AONL Nurse Executive Competencies® and practical application of the competencies.
Through small group work, you will discuss with your peers high order thinking as it relates to your professional practice. This is intended to be an opportunity to integrate concepts with experience, honing your critical thinking abilities in preparation for the exam.
Experience CENP Facilitated Essentials Review Course
Executive Essentials
Focused review of core Nurse Executive Competencies® to strengthen leadership practice
Practical Application
Scenario‑based activities that build higher‑order thinking and exam readiness
Supportive Collaboration
Small‑group discussion in a safe, engaging environment with peers nationwide
Confidence Building
Guided reflection and practice to clarify strengths and prepare for real-world application and the CENP exam
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Knowledge of the Health Care Environment
- Leadership
- Professionalism and Business Skills
- Nurse directors and executives preparing to sit for the CENP Certification Exam
This program consists of five sessions including:
- Live discussions & breakout sessions: Learn by doing
- Real-world case studies: Immediate application to your leadership role
- Peer networking & best practice sharing: Connect with peers nationwide
Program Schedule
Sessions begin on August 11 and continue August 18, 25, September 1, and September 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT.
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CENP CERTIFICATION PREPARATION RESOURCES
On-Demand Courses: Learn through self-paced learning modules that cover the scenarios based on the experience of CENP certified nurses.
CENP Preparation & Resources: AONL offers practice exams and resources to help prepare yourself for the CENP exam. We recommend that you review the preparation resources and CENP handbook before taking the certification exam.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The program offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 13.0 contact hours.
AONL is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15740.
By attending the CENP Essentials Review Course offered by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership participants may earn up to 13 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Education for questions.
CANCELLATION
A refund minus 20% will be granted to written requests received 14 days or more prior to the start date of the program. Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to aonleducation@aha.org. No refunds will be granted after that date. No refunds will be granted for no-shows. Registrants unable to attend may send a substitute. If the substitute is not an AONL member, the nonmember differential must be paid in advance or onsite. All fees are transferable to the substitute less a $25 transfer fee.