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All information regarding the hospice and palliative registered nurse examination, testing policies and procedures and an application form can be found in this Candidate Handbook. Candidate Handbooks for other HPCC certification examinations are also available. All HPCC certification exams are computer-based and offered at PSI Test Center locations. Deadlines are firm and strictly enforced.  \nAll inquiries regarding the certification program should be addressed to HPCC.  \nHPCC  \nOne Penn Center West, Suite 425  \nPittsburgh, PA 15276  \nTelephone: 412-787-1057  \nFax: 412-787-9305  \nEmail: [hpcc@goHPCC.org](hpcc@goHPCC.org)  \n[Website: www.goHPCC.org](Website: www.goHPCC.org)  \nPSI is the professional testing company contracted by HPCC to assist in the development, administration, scoring and analysis of the HPCC certification examinations.  \nAll inquiries regarding the application process, test administration and the reporting of scores should be addressed to PSI.  \nPSI  \n18000 W. 105th St.  \nOlathe, KS 66061-7543  \nTelephone: (Toll free) 888-519-9901  \nFax: 913-895-4651  \nEmail: [info@goAMP.com](info@goAMP.com)  \n[Website: www.goAMP.com](Website: www.goAMP.com)  \nYour signature on the application certifies that you have read all portions of this Candidate Handbook and application.  \nCHPN® Computer Based Examination i  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nSECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ................ 1  \nAbout the HPCC ............................... 1  \nStatement of Non-Discrimination Policy .............. 1  \nCertification .................................. 1  \nTesting Agency ................................ 1  \nHPCC Processing Agreement ..................... 1  \nExamination Administration ....................... 2  \nExamination Windows and Application Deadlines ....... 2  \nTest Center Locations ........................... 2  \nApplying for an Examination ...................... 2  \nExamination Appointment Changes ................. 2  \nRequests for Special Examination Accommodations ...... 3  \nHPNA Membership Benefit ....................... 3  \nForfeiture of Fee ............................... 3  \nAudits....................................... 3  \nTransfers .................................... 3  \nRefunds ..................................... 3  \nOn the Day of Your Examination ................... 4  \nSecurity ..................................... 4  \nPersonal Belongings ............................ 4  \nExamination Restrictions ......................... 4  \nMisconduct ................................... 4  \nCopyrighted Examination Questions ................. 5  \nPractice Examination ............................ 5  \nTimed Examination ............................. 5  \nCandidate Comments ........................... 5  \nInclement Weather or Emergency ................... 6  \nReport of Results ............................... 6  \nDuplicate Score Report .......................... 6  \nConfidentiality ................................ 6  \nRecognition of Certification ....................... 6  \nRenewal of Certification ......................... 7  \nEthical Code .................................. 7  \nMisuse of Certification Credentials .................. 7  \nGrounds for Disciplinary Action .................... 7  \nRevocation of Certification........................ 8  \nQuestions and Appeals .......................... 8  \nRe-Examination ................................ 8  \nStudy Advice .................................. 8  \nTest-Taking Advice .............................","cbCairywQxlAapmQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairywQxlAapmQ","pdf",448936,32,"English","# SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION\n## About the HPCC\n## Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy\n## Certification\n## Testing Agency\n## HPCC Processing Agreement\n## Examination Administration\n## Examination Windows and Application Deadlines\n## Test Center Locations\n## Applying for an Examination\n## Examination Appointment Changes\n## Requests for Special Examination Accommodations\n## HPNA Membership Benefit\n## Forfeiture of Fee\n## Audits\n## Transfers\n## Refunds\n## On the Day of Your Examination\n## Security\n## Personal Belongings\n## Examination Restrictions\n## Misconduct\n## Copyrighted Examination Questions\n## Practice Examination\n## Timed Examination\n## Candidate Comments\n## Inclement Weather or Emergency\n## Report of Results\n## Duplicate Score Report\n## Confidentiality\n## Recognition of Certification\n## Renewal of Certification\n## Ethical Code\n## Misuse of Certification Credentials\n## Grounds for Disciplinary Action\n## Revocation of Certification\n## Questions and Appeals\n## Re-Examination\n## Study Advice\n## Test-Taking Advice\n# SECTION 2: CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE REGISTERED NURSES\n## Accreditation of the Certification Examination\n## Examination\n## Definition of Hospice and Palliative Care\n## Eligibility Requirements\n## Renewal of Certification\n## Examination Fees\n## Examination Content\n## Detailed Content Outline Information\n## Drug Names\n## Detailed Content Outline\n## Sample Questions\n## Suggested References\n## 2018 HPCC EXAMINATION APPLICATION\n## TRANSFER OF APPLICATION\n## REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXAMINATION ACCOMMODATIONS\n## DOCUMENTATION OF 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