ACHPN® Exam Preparation
ACHPN Preparation and Resources
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) provides a list of recommended references that may support candidates in preparing for the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) certification exam. These include key resources such as textbooks, study guides, and review courses that offer valuable insights into advanced hospice and palliative care nursing. Candidates are advised to use the detailed content outline in the exam candidate handbook to assess their strengths and weaknesses and to develop a personalized study plan.
At BoardCerts, we account for these recommended resources and the exam blueprint when developing the ACHPN question bank and review course to ensure they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with the core competencies of advanced hospice and palliative care nursing.
Key Domains on ACHPN Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
ACHPN Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Questions |
|---|---|---|
Assessment and Data Collection |
| 29.3% |
Intervention and Management |
| 21.3% |
Education and Communication |
| 24% |
Professionalism and Practice |
| 25.3% |
ACHPN Resources
The BoardCerts ACHPN question bank and review course is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success. In addition, the exam candidate handbook lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation
Primary Reference List
- Advanced Practice Palliative Nursing, Oxford University Press.
- Core Curriculum for the Hospice and Palliative APRN, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Fast Facts and Concepts, mypcnow.org/fast-facts
- Oxford Textbook of Palliative Nursing, Oxford University Press.
- Essential Practices in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Primer of Palliative Care, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- Textbook of Palliative Care Communication, Oxford University Press.
Secondary Reference List
- Palliative Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
- Palliative Care Nursing: Quality Care to the End of Life, Springer Publishing Company.
- Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach, Elsevier.
- Compendium of Nursing Care for Common Serious Illnesses, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.
BoardCerts ACHPN Question Bank and Review Course
The BoardCerts ACHPN Question Bank and Review Course is meticulously crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, focusing on the most relevant content to help you succeed. Designed for advanced practice nurses, the questions emphasize critical thinking and application of knowledge through realistic scenarios and case-based challenges. Additionally, individuals can earn continuing education hours while mastering the content.
