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Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

HPCC offers specialty certification to hospice and palliative nurses and team members.

HPCC is the premier national credentialing organization that advances expert care in serious illness through state-of-the-art certification of continuing competency in hospice and palliative care.

19/11/2025

The LearningBuilder servers will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance on November 19 from 9:00-11:59 p.m. ET. During this time, Learning Plans will be unavailable.

17/11/2025

Congratulations to our 2026 HPCC Award Recipients

Each year, the HPCC Annual Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and dedication of hospice and palliative care certificants across the country. Please join us in recognizing this year’s honorees:

Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse (CHPPN®) of the Year Award: Jennifer Ebbitt, BSN, RN, CHPN®, CHPPN®
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA®) of the Year: Alicia Meade, CNA, CHPNA®
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) of the Year: Christine L Schaeffer, DNP, MS, RN, CHPN®
Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN®) of the Year: Michelle Johnson, LPN, CHPLN®, CDP
Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker-Certified (APHSW-C®) of the Year: Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C®, FT
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) of the Year: Margaret M Mahon, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FPCN®
Employer of the Year: MiraSol Health

Read more here: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/news/hpcc-announces-2026-award-recipients/

14/11/2025

The HPCC December 2025 application window closes on November 15, 2025. The next application window will open December 1, 2025 for the March 2026 exam.

11/11/2025

Today and every day we honor Veterans who served our country and fought for our freedom. Thank you, we are forever grateful.

10/11/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! Thank you for all you do for your patients and their families.

05/11/2025

On October 14-16 the APRN Situation Judgment Exercise (SJE) Committee gathered in Kansas City to support situational judgment exercise development. Thank you to all who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise!

04/11/2025

Getting ready for your HPCC exam? You’ve got this! 💪 Check out these study tips to help you prepare and feel confident on exam day: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sdc_download/7437/?key=zg653nvfox8y0rdafwqlnh4v238z15

03/11/2025

Meet HPCC's October Certificant of the Month: Arienne Patano, BSN, RN, CHPN®

Arienne shared how certification has impacted her both personally and professionally: Through HPCC, I also have a professional network of people who share the same passion and expertise in this field. Together, we inspire and create new ideas to advance our field."

Arienne is currently a PhD Candidate at Michigan State University College of Nursing - East Landing, MI.

01/11/2025

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. We’re grateful for the incredible work you do to provide comfort, care, and compassion for your patients every day.

30/10/2025

📣 Last chance to share your feedback! The recertification satisfaction survey closes on October 31, 2025.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNHGYXN

27/10/2025

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center is all set up and ready to meet everyone at the 2025 HPNA Annual Conference!

23/10/2025

Preparing for your HPCC exam? We’ve got you covered! Check out these helpful study tips to set yourself up for success: https://www.advancingexpertcare.org/sdc_download/7437/?key=zg653nvfox8y0rdafwqlnh4v238z15

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