Getting certified in Hospice, what is the benefit to you?

I've never worked anyplace that gave a pay raise for certification. It's been more of a personal self-challenge for me. It also didn't help me get a job.

sounds like getting a BSN - does it help me get a job? not really; and i do not want to "climb the ladder" to a desk job; i went into nursing to do nursing, hands on and some times knee deep in .... I am supposed to do the hospice cert course as well (but last i heard the company will pay for it); does it give you contin ed credits?

I've seen job postings that require CHPN. I figure why not if the company pays for it.

Hello
The real benefit is how much you realize how much you don't know. It's a great tool to utilize in your care and the extra pennies, well, I could care less. It's also a Kudos to you for passing too!

I am certified. The test is about 300 bucks if you join the hospice and palliative nsg association....which is about 75 bucks to join...My work place reimbursed me, and they gave me a thousand dollar bonus. But as far as a raise goes: hmmm....I suppose it depends on your place of employment. There should be some monetary reward. There is the "reward" of solidifying your knowledge base, being up on the newest information etc. I really enjoyed studying for it (maybe for 10 hours on and off total). Good luck.

I just recertified. My company gives $1.00/hour for certified nurses and also reimbursed me for the exam. I am a diploma nurse and don't have a degree. I feel certification is a way to show my competence and demonstrates my desire to go the extra mile in my specialty. It's a personal thing for me.

I am currently studying for it. My employer pays a 2000 dollar bonus per year for it which averages out to about a dollar an hour. I have gained alot of knowledge and perspective since I started studying and I would like to be considered for leadership someday. I think its also nice to have some validation of knowledge and experience, and that's what its really about.

Just to note it makes you a far more marketable candidate as well.

I was certified for 8 years...I let it expire, unfortunately, but the q 4 year exam came due just after my husband died...couldn't deal with it. Currently, I am a CCM (Certified Case Manager). It's OK, and I get more money for it, but not the satisfaction I felt with my CHPN....I think I am now ready to get my CHPN again, because I want to go back to Hospice nursing (which I did for 14 years) , and that is what I want to be recognized for. If you are really into Hospice & Palliative nursing, I don't see why you wouldn't want to pursue the CHPN. Most agencies do pay more for it, and recognize that you have attained a level of expertise beyond the average. But for me....it was just a natural progression. I am always reading and self-studying on end-of-life issues anyway...might as well remind my employer that I have that extra knowledge and expertise, with that CHPN, after the RN, CCM....right? Can't hurt.
Monika Reed, RN, CCM