Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Certification is a voluntary process. The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association offers several nursing certifications, including the certified hospice and palliative nurse, advanced certified hospice and palliative nurse, certified hospice and palliative pediatric nurse, certified in perinatal loss care credentials. Certification is also offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and other nursing organizations.
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