Certification: Certified Assisted Living Nursing (CALN)

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CALN Certification Exam


Details
Qualifications.

Hold an active LPN, LVN, or RN license in the United States or its territory.

Have practiced at least 2000 hours (equivalent of one full-time work year) within an assisted living setting within the past 3 years.

Areas of Test Based on Roles of the Nurse in Assisted Living and Test Questions Allocated to Each:

Clinical Aspects: 50%,

Leadership and Management: 30%,

Specialty Issues: 20%.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
Yes

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.