Professional Development

CNLA provides a wealth of enlightening and engaging professional development opportunities for CNLs. We offer a variety of avenues to advance your CNL career from information on how to become a Certified CNL to resources on CNL Renewal.

More information coming soon concerning the 2018 CNL Research and EBP Scholarship opportunities. Don’t miss out on applying for this great chance to be awarded financial incentive for your CNL related work!!!

Role of the CNL

The Education and Role of the Clinical Nurse Leader Nursing education and the profession have an unparalleled opportunity and capability to address the critical issues that face the nation’s current health care system. The Clinical Nurse Leader Association (CNLA), representing baccalaureate and graduate schools of nursing, in collaboration with other health care organizations and disciplines…Read more …

CNL Renewal

Practicing CNLs must remain current on CNL trends and practices as well as relevant healthcare issues. Consequently, CNLs are required to renew certification every five years prior to December 31st the year of their CNL certification expiration date. CNL Renewal is obtained through the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC). Renewal applications may be submitted any…Read more …

Continuing Education Units

Accelerate Your Career! Upcoming CEU Webinars Stay tuned, a link will soon be provided on this page that automatically connects visitors to CNL-related webinars and teleconference archives available through the AACN! Upcoming CEU Opportunities 2017 CNLA Cruise Conference 2018 CNL Research Symposium and CNL Summit in Anaheim California Read more …

Implementing the CNL Role

Implement the CNL Role in Your Facility The CNL role can be implemented in virtually every type of medical facility—hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, etc. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing provides insightful information on implementation models and curriculum for various healthcare settings and educational environments. Read more …

Webinar and Teleconference Archives

March 26, 2014 Improving Patient Outcomes through Medication Education and Avoidance of Alarm Fatigueby Shaden Mustafa, MSN, RN, CNL, Cara Abitante, MSN, RN, CNL and Virginia Clerkin, DHEN, MSN, RN, CNL February 26, 2014Budgeting and Finance for the CNL – Part 2by Jane Gannon, DNP, CNM, CNL December 18, 2013Budgeting and Finance for the CNL…Read more …

CNL Practicum Examples

A Clinical Nurse Leader Initiative to Improve Flow, Patient Outcomes, and the Environment for the Patient Being Ruled Out for Clostridium Difficile In January 2008, an interdisciplinary team that focuses on patient flow within the hospital noted that when census increased there were a high number of patients on precautions blocking beds. As a member…Read more …

Become a Certified CNL

Become a Certified CNL The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification is obtained through the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), an autonomous arm of Association of American Colleges of Nursing (AACN). To be considered for CNL certification, a candidate must meet the following requirements: Registered Nurse licensure Candidates currently being disciplined by a state nursing board…Read more …

Career Opportunities

CNLA provides the following job listing as a courtesy to CNLA members. We do not have additional information on these vacancies. Please direct all inquiries to the agency recruitment personnel. [rpfc_recent_posts_from_category category=”114″ children=”false” posts=”50″ excerpt=”true”] RN Clinical Nurse Leader – Telemetry Location: United States – Dallas, Texas The Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse Leader is…Read more …

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