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ACHPN® certified faculty members review questions to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the exam blueprint.
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Allison Beaman

MSN, FNP-BC, NP-C, ACHPN
With over 20 years of healthcare experience, Alli Beaman is dedicated to providing exceptional primary and palliative care. Alli obtained her graduate degree from Graceland University, and she serves as a nurse practitioner in Idaho. She delivers primary and urgent care through house calls, primarily serving rural areas with limited resources. Alli has a passion for helping others in rural communities access care that they would otherwise not have, particularly end of life care. Certified as a family nurse practitioner by both the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), she also holds the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) credential. Outside of her professional life, Alli enjoys spending time with her husband and children, exploring the outdoors, listening to music, and reading.
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Emily Palmer

MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN
Emily Palmer is an accomplished nurse practitioner with specialized training from the Duke-Johnson & Johnson APRN Fellowship. She is an Adult and Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN). Emily has been recognized with the Emerging Leader Award from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, highlighting her dedication and impact in the field. Emily serves as a Clinical Director of Palliative Care, where she leads and innovates in the provision of compassionate care for patients with serious illnesses. Her expertise in advance care planning is reflected in her publications and presentations, including a publication in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Outside of work, she enjoys backyard farming and spending time with her spouse, toddler, and dog.
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Zachary Wagner

MSN, APRN, NP-C
Zachary Wagner is a nurse practitioner with extensive experience in palliative care. He has held pivotal roles within a palliative care organization, including Nurse Practitioner, Associate Director, and Director. He received his education and training in palliative medicine and primary care from San Francisco State University and Indiana State University, and he holds certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Andrew Wagner

MD
Dr. Andrew Wagner, a distinguished graduate of UC Irvine Medical School, has been a Board Certified Family Physician since 1985. With a notable career in medical education and patient care, he has held esteemed positions such as Chief of Education and served on the Ethics Committee. He is recognized as a pioneer in AIDS/HIV patient care in California. In 2012, he became Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, marking a significant shift towards end-of-life care. As a faculty member for the Healer’s Art Course at UCSF, Dr. Wagner focuses on end-of-life and palliative care, sharing his extensive knowledge with medical students. For the past 15 years, he has been a physician facilitator for Schwartz Rounds, promoting discussions about the emotional challenges of patient care. Currently, he provides inpatient palliative care consults at Sutter Health and continues to teach residents. His work is complemented by his training in guided imagery and integrative medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Wagner, a black belt in Aikido, has trained in martial arts for thirty years.
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Jeannie Zanetti

MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN
Jeannie Zanetti is a nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care and certified as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN). Jeannie obtained her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and advanced her training at UCSF to become a certified adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. She works in palliative care at a cancer center and collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to alleviate pain, fatigue, and other symptoms related to cancer and its treatments. Outside of her professional life, Jeannie has a long-standing love for yoga and canoe paddling, is an avid home cook, and a proud cat mom.
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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts ACHPN® Question Bank

Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.

Assessment and Data Collection

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Medical history and review of systems
Physical examination
Functional assessment
Psychosocial and spiritual assessment
Standardized assessment and prognostic tools
Signs and symptoms of serious illness
Advance care planning
Disease progression and prognostication
Signs of imminent death
Unique needs of specific populations
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Intervention and Management

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Diagnostic tests and procedures
Pharmacologic therapies
Non-pharmacologic interventions
Complementary and alternative interventions
Disease process and plan of care
Hospice and palliative care emergencies
Palliative sedation
Life support devices
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Education and Communication

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Age-appropriate teaching methods
Communication theory and principles within the context of hospice and palliative care
Strategies to overcome communication barriers
Cultural and spiritual competence
Grief, loss, and bereavement
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Professionalism and Practice

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Principles of biomedical ethics
Professional boundaries scope of practice
Opioid stewardship
National hospice and palliative care standards and guidelines
Self-care (burnout, compassion fatigue, moral distress)
Clinical decision making
Continuous quality improvement
Hospice criteria
Professional development
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Symptom Management

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Pain
Dyspnea
Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
Insomnia
Delirium
Anorexia and cachexia
Symptoms at end of life
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Systems

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Endocrine disorders
Neurological disorders
Cardiac disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders
Renal disorders
Hepatic disorders
Integumentary disorders
Neoplastic conditions
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