Introduced by AACN in 2004, the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL ®) is prepared at the graduate level for advanced nursing practice focused on leadership, quality improvement, communication, and care …

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Certification Program is managed by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), an autonomous arm of AACN, and governed by the CNC Board of Commissioners.

The Clinical Nurse LeaderSM or CNL® is a fast emerging nursing role developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in collaboration with leaders from the education and …

Below are common questions related to the Clinical Nurse Leader initiative with corresponding answers. If you have additional questions that you would like answered, please send them to …

The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) designation demonstrates to colleagues, clients, employers, and the public at large that board certified individuals bring a master’s level clinical competence and …

This document delineates the competencies for all Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) educated in master’s degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

Review AACN’s Competencies and Curricular Expectations for Clinical Nurse LeaderSM Education and Practice. Sign-up for the Clinical Nurse Leader SM Practice Exam which allows you take as many …

This clinical leader puts evidence-based practice into action to ensure that patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery. The CNL collects and evaluates patient outcomes, assesses …

May 23, 2025 · Introduced by AACN in 2004, the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL®) is prepared at the graduate level for advanced nursing practice focused on leadership, quality improvement, …

In response to client care needs and to the health care delivery environment, the Working Paper, the report of the Task Force on Education and Regulation II, delineates a new role, the clinical nurse …