ACHPN® Question Bank
Includes 59 CE Hours + 21 Pharmacology Hours as an Add-on
Pass your Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®) exam on the first try.
- Study what's actually on the exam. Every question is mapped to the official HPCC ACHPN blueprint, written in exam-style single-best-answer format, and validated by our nursing and physician faculty.
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“I highly recommend using this program. In the world of palliative care and Hospice many of us are based either in the community or in the hospital. In my region of the country rarely do you care for patients in the community and in the hospital. Unfortunately, this exam tests your knowledge of both palliative care and hospice as it is provided in the community and in the hospital. But have no fear…The course breaks down the needed information into manageable sections that can be reviewed while maintaining a full time job. I also found it was very helpful and expanded my knowledge of hospital based medicine since I am a community based provider.”
Stephanie Winkel, FNP-C, ACHPN
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Ambica Koul
Physician
Dr. Ambica Koul is a physician and medical writer. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Koul is an active contributor to the medical community as a researcher and writer. She has authored peer-reviewed academic publications and regularly develops evidence-based educational content, exam preparation resources, and clinical rationales for healthcare professionals. Fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Koul is deeply committed to delivering empathetic, culturally competent, and evidence-based patient care.
Dr. Yashvant Bodar
MD
Dr. Yashvant Bodar is a physician and researcher with a passion for advancing health. As a primary care physician, he is delivering preventive health services and chronic disease management to diverse patient populations. His clinical training spans critical care, neurology, and internal medicine, gained through a mix of high-volume hospital experience and specialty rotations. He is also passionate about community health, having led an initiative focused on expanding access to women's health screenings. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bodar enjoys cooking vegetarian cuisine, gardening and landscape photography.
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Questions in ACHPN® Question Bank
ACHPN® simulation exams that gauge exam readiness
Questions follow ACHPN® blueprint
Avg pass rate for those who complete the whole course
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
- 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
Intervention and Management
- 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
Education and Communication
- 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
Professionalism and Practice
- 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
See how BoardCerts compares to other exam preparation platforms
Features | BoardCertsOur Platform | Mometrix | PocketPrep | StatPearls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Simulation exams | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Question banks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Flashcards | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Study planner | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
CE hours | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Faculty certified in exam speciality | Yes | No | No | No |
Course Guarantee | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
7-day money-back guarantee | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Price (starting from) | $29.00/month* | $99.99/month | $20.99/month | $49/month |
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Hear stories from nursing professionals who achieved success with our course material.
Stephanie Winkel
FNP-C, ACHPN
"I highly recommend using this program. In the world of palliative care and Hospice many of us are based either in the community or in the hospital. In my region of the country rarely do you care for patients in the community and in the hospital. Unfortunately, this exam tests your knowledge of both palliative care and hospice as it is provided in the community and in the hospital. But have no fear…The course breaks down the needed information into manageable sections that can be reviewed while maintaining a full time job. I also found it was very helpful and expanded my knowledge of hospital based medicine since I am a community based provider."
Maria Onak
MSN, ANP-C, GNP-C, ACHPN
"Last December I sat for the HPCC Certification Exam for APN. I purchased the Hospice Palliative Care Review program and I watched every video while following the outlines and reviewing the FastFacts recommended for each review. I also completed all of the Practice Questions. I feel that Palliative Care Review program was essential in my preparation to sit for the exam and I would strongly endorse it for other APN as part of their review for the exam. I'm also grateful for the support I received during that time--if you have questions or concerns, just reach out!."
Sandra Reagan
APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
"I truly valued the flexibility of the “on-the-go” learning format, which allowed me to study wherever I had a spare moment to focus. The material was thorough and in-depth, significantly strengthening my understanding, and the question bank was especially helpful in reinforcing key concepts for the ACHPN exam. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to preparing for this certification, this hospice and palliative review provided the most comprehensive knowledge base and played a crucial role in helping me pass."
J. Clarice
MSN, RN-CS, ANP, ACHPN
"I found the BoardCerts course and questions to be extremely helpful. The courses are well done with questions throughout to keep you engaged. I appreciate the ability to download a pdf of the slides from the course for review. I also enjoyed the simulation tests and 100’s of other test questions to practice. Additionally, the staff were great with assistance. I had one issue and they resolved quickly. Highly recommend the investment if you are taking the ACHPN certification exam. After using this course I passed!"
Emily E
MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
"I felt very prepared for the ACHPN exam and wouldn’t have been so confident without the Board Certs review course. I was nervous about the price at first but in the end it was completely worth it. This exam is so broad, it was hard for me to know what to expect but the lectures, practice questions and simulation exams really covered it all. I passed on my first attempt and I would absolutely recommend BoardCerts review course to anyone taking the test!"
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The ACHPN Question Bank offers an extensive collection of expertly crafted practice questions, detailed explanations, and references tailored to the ACHPN exam blueprint. This ensures thorough preparation, builds confidence, and enhances your knowledge of hospice and palliative care at the advanced practice level.