Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board Announces the Launch of the

Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP®) Portfolio Examination

[Concord, NH] – [January 13, 2025] – The Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board (ULCPCB™) is pleased to announce the launch of their psychometrically sound Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP®) Portfolio Examination.

Certification through Portfolio Examination is designed to objectively assess the Candidate’s ability to apply their specialized knowledge, understanding, and expertise in professional practice through review of an industry-relevant case scenario and arrival at supportable recommendations and a credible report.    

Certification in Nurse Life Care Planning provides:

• Formal recognition of those individuals who have met the eligibility requirements determined by the Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board and passed the Certification Portfolio Examination for nurse life care planners, thereby permitting an RN to use the CNLCP® credential.
• Encouragement of continued personal and professional growth in the practice of nurse life care planning through certification maintenance requirements.
• Assurance to employers, the public, and members of the healthcare professions of the existence of a basic requisite level of knowledge in the specialty of nurse life care planning.

 The Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board, statement:
“We are excited to introduce the CNLCP® Portfolio Examination as an innovative and rigorous tool for assessing the competencies of nurse life care planners. This updated approach to assessing one’s knowledge ensures that certified nurses meet the highest standards of practice.

“The CNLCP® certification through portfolio examination represents a significant milestone in the specialty practice of nurse life care planning, highlighting the essential role that registered nurses play in creating comprehensive, long-term care plans.”

About the Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board
The Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board (ULCPCB™) is a pivotal organization dedicated to promoting excellence in life care planning certification. Through certification, education, and professional development, the ULCPCB™ seeks to elevate the standards and practices of life care planning to ensure optimal outcomes for individuals with complex health needs.

 For additional information, including exam requirements, registration details and resources, visit www.ulcpcb.org.

Contact:
Shirley Daugherty, MS, RN, FNP-C, CNLCP®, CHLCP™, MSCC
Secretary
Universal Life Care Planner Certification Board
shirley@daugherty-legalnurse.com