Friday, November 13, 2026
10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET

This instructor-led certification review course is designed to help prepare you for the upcoming Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) CHPN^® Certification Exam.

This course provides a framework to prepare and a process to assess strengths and weaknesses of content prior to sitting for the exam. This course is facilitated by nationally recognized subject matter experts.

Each module in the review course addresses sections of the current CHPN^® Detailed Content Outline.

Learning Objectives

• Explain core content areas relevant to the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN^®) examination.
• Identify individual strengths and weaknesses in core content areas to support ongoing preparation for the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN^®) examination.
• Integrate evidence-based concepts gained from the course to enhance the quality of patient care in hospice and palliative nursing practice.

Registration

Member: $375
Non-Member: $500 (includes a one-year HPNA membership)

For group registration rate information, please contact [email protected].

The last day to register for this course is November 12, 2026.

Course Details

This is a virtual event. Registered learners will receive course access information and materials to their HPNA associated email address 3-5 days prior to November 13.

HPCC is not able to conduct or recommend specific review courses. The use of HPNA exam preparation materials does not imply successful performance on HPCC certification exams. The use of HPNA exam preparation materials does not give an advantage over candidates who do not choose to use them.

Continuing Education

Attendees can earn up to a maximum of 8.33 NCPD contact hours* and 2.25 Pharmacotherapeutic contact hours* upon successful completion of this course. Successful completion requires participants to remain engaged throughout the Zoom platform (e.g., cameras on, engaged in breakout sessions, etc.), and completing/submitting the post-activity evaluation within the timeframe specified.

Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

All individuals in a position to control content will be submitting financial disclosure information, and appropriate disclosures will be made prior to the event.

*Number of NCPD and pharmacotherapeutic contact hours are subject to change.

Facilitators

Karen Mulvihill DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FPCN®
With more than two decades at Nuvance Health, Karen's leadership in palliative care is deeply rooted in compassionate service delivery and program excellence. The team, under her guidance, has developed robust policies and procedures, ensuring the highest quality of care for those with life-threatening illnesses.

Karen's commitment goes beyond day-to-day operations to elevate the standards of palliative care through continuous education and advocacy. Expertise in symptom and chronic care management, combined with ACHPN® certification, enables the team to provide exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with their mission of empathy and support.

Rose Odom, PhD, MA, BSN, RN, CHPN®
Rose has more than 25 years of experience as a nurse with 18 years in hospice and palliative care. She currently works for a hospital system in Houston, Texas as the Nurse Coordinator on the palliative care team. Rose has a PhD in nursing and a master’s degree in counseling. Rose’s passion is education, and declares her calling is end of life care. She enjoys providing education to nursing peers as well as the community at large and participates in various community events to promote health and wellness. Her hobbies include cooking and crafting.

Cancellation Policy

Registrants must place a cancellation request in writing up to three weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one week prior to the event will not be refunded. Please contact the HPNA Education Department about cancellations.