CNL Exam Preparation
CNL Preparation and Resources
The AACN provides a list of suggested references to assist candidates preparing for the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification exam. These references include key textbooks, professional publications, and educational materials covering nursing leadership, clinical outcomes management, care environment management, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
At BoardCerts, we incorporate recommended references and the official CNL exam blueprint into the development of our question bank. This ensures that our resources are accurate, relevant, and closely aligned with the knowledge and competencies required for Clinical Nurse Leader certification.
Key Concepts on CNL Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CNL Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Number of Questions | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Nursing Leadership |
| 40 | 31% |
Clinical Outcomes Management |
| 48 | 37% |
Care Environment Management |
| 42 | 32% |
CNL Resources
The BoardCerts CNL Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, AACN lists the following resources as additional material to support preparation:
- Clinical Nurse Leader Certification Review, Publisher not specified.
- Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan, Elsevier.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care, Elsevier.
- Advanced Practice Nursing Ethics in Chronic Disease Self-Management, Springer Publishing.
- Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing: An Interprofessional Approach, F.A. Davis.
- Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses: A Foundational Guide, Springer Publishing.
- Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, Pearson.
- Nursing Leadership & Management, Cengage Learning.
BoardCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts CNL question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.