AONL Credentialing Center Certification Programs
Online Remote Proctoring Now Available!
AONL and the AHA Certification Centers are excited to offer online remote proctoring through our credentialing partner, PSI. Visit PSI's remote proctoring website for test-taker guides, videos, FAQs and other helpful resources on how you can take the exam from the comfort of your own home!
*Be sure to review the Remote Exam Guidelines and Prohibited Behaviors at the bottom of this page to avoid any actions that may result in exam failure.
Premier Certification Programs for Nurse Leaders
AONL Credentialing Center Certification Programs offers two certification programs - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML®) and Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP®) Certification. Validate your high level of knowledge and skill by becoming certified in CNML or CENP. Review courses for both CNML and CENP are available to help you prepare!
AONL welcomes international candidates for the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) and Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) certification examinations. Through the AONL International Credentials Evaluation Service, offered in collaboration with CGFNS International, Inc., foreign-educated registered nurses may verify educational, licensure/registration and employment credentials required for AONL certification exam eligibility.
Important Remote Exam Guidelines and Prohibited Behaviors
Actions That May Result in Exam Failure
Please Note: There are several behaviors that are considered violations which may cause your test to close out. If the exam closes, you are scored as “Fail”. Examples of prohibited behavior may include, but are not limited to:
- Looking off the screen
- Mumbling, whispering, speaking aloud, or moving lips as if you are speaking
- Using unauthorized materials
- Interacting with third parties intentionally or unintentionally
- Leaving the circle of view of the webcam
Visit PSI's remote proctoring website for test-taker guides, videos, FAQs, and other helpful resources.
Ensure your computer and software meet the testing requirements by visiting the [PSI Bridge FAQ] System Requirements page.
The CNML and CENP programs meet the NCCA Standards for Accreditation of Certification programs. The NCCA Commission/Council has granted accreditation of the AONL CNML and CENP programs.
The CNML and CENP programs meet the ABSNC Standards for Accreditation of Certification programs. The ABSNC has granted accreditation of the AONL CNML and CENP programs.