I have written the CHPN board to find out if my 22 years of nursing experience will be enough to sit for the exam without having actually worked in Hospice. I am hoping that as mentioned here, the requirements of 2 years is just a recommendation. I live in rural Alaska where there is no hospice nursing at all. The only thing we have remotely for Hospice patients is a volunteer group that will provide 2 hours respite care so the family members can go shopping and such. I would really like to get my certification and then look into helping our community develop Hospice for this area.