CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR LIFETIME NURSE CARE PLANNERS

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1 CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION FOR LIFETIME NURSE CARE PLANNERS Handbook for Candidates Application Deadline January 31, 2018 Application Deadline June 29, 2018 Application Deadline November 1, 2018 Examination Dates Spring 2018 Testing Window Begins: March 3, 2018 Ends: March 17, 2018 Summer 2018 Testing Window Begins: August 25, 2018 Ends: September 8, 2018 Winter 2018 Testing Window Begins: December 1, 2018 Ends: December 15, 2018

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ADMINISTRATION ATTAINMENT OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION PROCEDURE COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FEES REFUNDS EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULING YOUR EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT INTERNATIONAL TESTING SPECIAL NEEDS CHANGING YOUR EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION REPORT OF RESULTS REEXAMINATION CONFIDENTIALITY CONTENT OF EXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINE SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS REFERENCES This handbook contains necessary information about the The Lifetime Nurse Care Planner - Certified (LNCP-C) Examination. Please retain it for future reference. Candidates are responsible for reading these instructions carefully. This handbook is subject to change.

3 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e CERTIFICATION The Lifetime Nurse Care Planner - Certified Certification Board (LNCP-C Certification Board) endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination for all lifetime nurse care planners. Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in a specialized area of practice. Certification as a Lifetime Nurse Care Planner is highly valued and provides formal recognition of basic knowledge of lifetime nurse care planning. The responsibility for setting standards and administering the certification program is vested in the Lifetime Nurse Care Planner - Certified Certification Board (LNCP-C Certification Board). PURPOSES OF CERTIFICATION 1. To provide a standard of knowledge in lifetime nurse care planning. 2. To provide documented evidence to a current or potential employer that the individual has been examined by an independent professional organization and found to have knowledge essential to fulfill the responsibilities of a Lifetime Nurse Care Planner. 3. To indicate to one's peers that the individual has taken the time and effort, beyond job experience, to learn the body of knowledge, thus exhibiting a significant commitment to the Lifetime Nurse Care Planner profession. 4. To identify individuals in their communities as information resources for lifetime nurse care planners. 5. To provide the individual with the satisfaction of meeting independently established criteria indicating the attainment of knowledge necessary to be a Lifetime Nurse Care Planner. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. A copy of your current RN license must be sent with your application. 2. At least five (5) years of Registered Nursing experience. 3. 2,000 hours of developing and implementing care plans contact hours in care planning courses approved by ANCC. ADMINISTRATION The Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners is administered by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), 1350 Broadway, 17 th Floor, New York, New York 10018, (212) , Questions concerning the examination may be referred to PTC or LNCP-C Certification Board.

4 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e ATTAINMENT OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION Eligible candidates who pass the Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners are eligible to use the registered designation LNCP-C (Lifetime Nurse Care Planner Certified) after their names and will receive certificates from the LNCP-C Certification Board. A registry of Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Certified will be maintained by the LNCP-C Certification Board and may be reported in its publications. Lifetime nurse care planner certification is recognized for a period of five years at which time the candidate must retake and pass the current Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners or accumulate 60 contact hours in courses in care planning specialty approved by ANCC. For further information on Recertification by Continuing Education, please visit the PTC website at The LNCP-C Certification Board reserves the right to revoke certification for cause such as, but not limited to, falsification of information provided or certification status. The Appeals Committee of the LNCP-C Certification Board provides the appeal mechanism for challenging revocation of Certification. It is the responsibility of the individual to initiate this process in writing. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Request or download additional Handbooks for Candidates and Applications for the Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners from the Professional Testing Corporation, 1350 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10018, (212) , Read and follow the directions on the Application and in this Handbook for Candidates. COMPLETION OF APPLICATION Complete or fill in as appropriate ALL information requested on the Application. Mark only one response unless otherwise indicated. NOTE: The name you enter on your Application must match exactly the name shown on your current governmentissued photo ID such as driver s license or passport. Do not use nicknames or abbreviations. CANDIDATE INFORMATION: Starting at the top of the Application, print your name, address, address, and phone numbers in the appropriate row of empty boxes. Also, indicate your choice of testing period. ELIGIBILITY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: All questions must be answered. Mark only one response unless otherwise indicated. OPTIONAL INFORMATION: These questions are optional. The information requested is to assist in complying with equal opportunity guidelines and will be used only in statistical summaries. Such information will in no way affect your test results.

5 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: When you have completed all required information, sign and date the Application in the space provided. Fold the completed Application. Mail the Application with the appropriate fee (see FEES below), and supporting documentation, in time to be received by the deadline shown on the cover of this Handbook to: LNCP-C EXAMINATION PROFESSIONAL TESTING CORPORATION 1350 Broadway 17 th Floor New York, NY FEES Application fee for the Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners:... $ MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN UNITED STATES FUNDS PAYABLE TO: PROFESSIONAL TESTING CORPORATION DO NOT SEND CASH. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are also accepted. If using, please complete and sign the Credit Card Payment section on the Application. REFUNDS There will be no refund of fees. Fees will not be transferred from one testing period to another. EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION The Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners is administered during an established two-week testing period on a daily basis, Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, at computer-based testing facilities managed by PSI. PSI has several hundred testing sites in the United States, as well as Canada. Scheduling is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. To find a testing center near you, visit or call PSI at (800) Please note: Hours and days of availability vary at different centers. You will not be able to schedule your examination appointment until you have received a Scheduling Authorization from PTC. TESTING SOFTWARE TUTORIAL A testing tutorial document can be viewed, free of charge, online. Please visit This document can give you an idea about online testing features. SCHEDULING YOUR EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT Once your application has been received and processed and your eligibility verified, you will be sent a notice from PTC confirming receipt of payment and acceptance of application. Within six weeks prior to the first day of the testing period, you will be sent a Scheduling Authorization via from notices@ptcny.com. Please ensure you enter your correct address on the application and add the ptcny.com domain to your safe list. If you do not receive a Scheduling Authorization at least three weeks before the beginning of the testing period, contact the Professional Testing Corporation at (212) The Scheduling Authorization will indicate how to schedule your examination appointment as well as the dates during which testing is available. Appointment times are first-come, first-serve, so schedule your appointment as soon as you receive your Scheduling Authorization in order to maximize your chance of testing at your preferred location and on your preferred date.

6 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e You MUST present your current driver s license, passport, or U.S. military ID at the test center. Temporary, paper driver s licenses are not accepted. The name on your Scheduling Authorization must exactly match the name on your photo I.D. PTC also recommends you bring a paper copy of your Scheduling Authorization and your PSI appointment confirmation with you to the testing center. After you make your test appointment, PSI will send you a confirmation with the date, time and location of your exam. Please check this confirmation carefully for the correct date, time and location. Contact PSI at (800) if you do not receive this confirmation or if there is a mistake with your appointment. It is your responsibility as the candidate to call PSI to schedule the examination appointment. It is highly recommended that you become familiar with the testing site. Arrival at the testing site at the appointed time is the responsibility of the candidate. Please plan for weather, traffic, parking, and any security requirements that are specific to the testing location. Late arrival may prevent you from testing. INTERNATIONAL TESTING Candidates outside of the United States and Canada must complete and submit the Request for Special Testing Center Form found on the homepage. This form must be uploaded to your application no later than 8 weeks prior to the start of the chosen testing period. Fees for testing at an international computer test center (outside of the United States and Canada) are $ in addition to the examination fee. PTC will arrange a computer based examination at an international test center for you. Please be advised that all examinations are administered in English. SPECIAL NEEDS Special testing arrangements may be made for individuals with special needs. Submit the Application, examination fee, and a completed and signed Request for Special Accommodations Form, available from or by calling PTC at (212) Requests for individuals with special testing needs must be received at least EIGHT weeks before the testing period begins. Only those requests made and received on the official Request for Special Needs Accommodations Form (found at will be reviewed. Letters from doctors and other healthcare professionals must be accompanied by the official Form and will not be accepted without the Form. Please notify PTC at least two weeks prior to your examination appointment if you need to bring a service dog, medicine, food, or beverages needed for a medical condition with you to the test center. CHANGING YOUR EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT If you need to cancel your examination appointment or reschedule to a different date within the two-week testing period, you must contact PSI at (800) no later than noon, Eastern Standard Time, of the second business day PRIOR to your scheduled appointment. Please note: PSI does not have the authority to authorize refunds or transfers to another testing period.

7 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e RULES FOR THE EXAMINATION 1. All Electronic devices that can be used to record, transmit, receive, or play back audio, photographic, text, or video content, including but not limited to, cell phones, laptop computers, tablets, Bluetooth devices; wearable tech gear such as smart watches; MP3 players such as ipods; pagers, cameras and voice recorders are not permitted to be used and cannot be taken in the examination room. 2. No papers, books, or reference materials may be taken into or removed from the testing room. 3. Simple, nonprogrammable calculators are permitted with the exception of calculators as part of cellular phones, ipods, etc. A calculator is also available on screen if needed. 4. No questions concerning content of the examination may be asked during the examination session. The candidate should read carefully the directions that are provided on screen at the beginning of the examination session. 5. Candidates are prohibited from leaving the testing room while their examination is in session, with the sole exception of going to the restroom. 6. Bulky clothing, such as sweatshirts (hoodies), jackets, coats and hats, except hats worn for religious reasons, may not be worn while taking the examination. 7. All watches and Fitbit type devices cannot be worn during the examination. It is suggested that these items are not brought to the test center. Violation of any of the rules listed above may lead to forfeiture of fees, dismissal from testing room, and cancellation of your test scores. REPORT OF RESULTS Candidates will be notified by mail within four weeks of the close of the testing period whether they have passed or failed the examination. Scores on the major areas of the examination and on the total examination will be reported. Successful candidates will also receive certificates from the LNCP-C Certification Board. REEXAMINATION The Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners may be taken as often as desired upon filing of a new Application and fee. There is no limit to the number of times the examination may be repeated. CONFIDENTIALITY 1. The LNCP-C Certification Board will release the individual test scores ONLY to the individual candidate. 2. Any questions concerning test results should be referred to LNCP-C Certification Board or the Professional Testing Corporation.

8 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e CONTENT OF EXAMINATION 1. The Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners is composed of a maximum of 250 multiple-choice, objective questions with a total testing time of four (4) hours. 2. The content for the examination is described in the Content Outline below. 3. The questions for the examination are obtained from individuals with professional expertise in lifetime nurse care planning and are reviewed for construction, accuracy, and appropriateness by the LNCP-C Certification Board. 4. The LNCP-C Certification Board, with the advice and assistance of the Professional Testing Corporation, prepares the examination. 5. The Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners will be weighted in approximately the following manner: I. Care Plan Process... 30% II. Health Conditions... 30% III. Report Development... 20% IV. Financial Considerations... 10% V. Professional/Ethical Issues... 10% I. CARE PLAN PROCESS A. Data Collection and Analysis B. Recommendations 1. Service Provider Referrals 2. Treatments 3. Durable Medical Equipment 4. Assistive Technology 5. Pharmacology/Medications 6. Environmental Issues 7. Activities of Daily Living C. Cost Projections 1. Current 2. Future II. HEALTH CONDITIONS A. Catastrophic Injuries 1. Spinal Cord 2. Traumatic Brain Injury 3. Burns/Wounds 4. Pediatric/Neonatal 5. Amputation 6. Cerebral Palsy a. Pediatric b. Adult 7. Stroke 8. Other CONTENT OUTLINE

9 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e B. Chronic Conditions 1. Pain 2. Diabetes 3. Cardiac 4. Respiratory 5. Post Polio Syndrome 6. HIV/AIDS 7. Multiple Sclerosis 8. Obesity 9. Alzheimer s/dementia 10. Other C. Acute Conditions 1. Cancer 2. Fractures 3. Sepsis/Infection 4. Other D. Psychosocial 1. Cultural 2. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome 3. Addictions 4. Depression 5. Mental Conditions 6. Other E. Age-Related Issues 1. Degenerative Joint Disease 2. Sensory Impairment 3. Independent Activities of Daily Living 4. Other F. End-of-Life Issues 1. Hospice 2. Palliative Care 3. Life Expectancy 4. Other G. Health Maintenance/Promotion H. Sexuality and Reproduction III. REPORT DEVELOPMENT A. Medical Records Review, Summary, and Opinion 1. Personal Injury 2. Medical Malpractice 3. Pharmaceutical Tort 4. Toxic Tort 5. Work Related 6. Mass Tort B. Research 1. Disease/Injury States 2. Case Law 3. Opponent (Plaintiff/Defense)

10 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e C. Collaboration 1. Other Professionals 2. Health Care Team 3. Associations/Organizations/Groups D. Resources 1. Online 2. Published 3. Expert E. Coding 1. ICD 9/10 2. DRG 3. CPT IV. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS A. Self-Pay B. Insurance 1. Medicare 2. Medicaid 3. Long Term Care 4. SSDI 5. Third Party Payer 6. Workers Compensation C. Structured Settlements 1. Special Needs Trusts 2. Annuities D. Medicare Set Aside (MSA) V. PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL ISSUES A. Standards of Care B. Expert Qualifications 1. Federal Rules of Evidence a. Testimony Logs b. Publications 2. Scope of Practice 3. Nursing Theory C. Testimony 1. Mediation 2. Deposition 3. Arbitration 4. Trial D. Legal Issues 1. Advance Directives 2. Discovery 3. HIPAA 4. Consent a. Release of Medical Information b. Informed 5. Scope of Practice E. Ethics F. Social Media (Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn)

11 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e In the following questions, choose the one best answer. SAMPLE EXAMINATION QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for treatment of chronic pain? 1. Monitor for signs of depression 2. Encourage patient to avoid narcotics 3. Rely on physician for pain assessment 4. Assure patient that the pain will improve 2. Which of the following is a musculoskeletal complication of traumatic brain injury? 1. Hypotonia 2. Spasticity 3. Osteopenia 4. Heterotopic ossification 3. Which of the following is a goal of providing a pressure reducing surface for an individual with a spinal cord injury? 1. Elevate temperature 2. Maintain postural support 3. Protect soft tissue from injury 4. Encourage moisture accumulation 4. Which of the following should prescribe a wheelchair? 1. Social worker 2. Physical therapist 3. Recreational therapist 4. Occupational therapist CORRECT ANSWERS TO SAMPLE QUESTIONS: 1. 1; 2. 4; 3. 3; 4. 2

12 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Handbook for Candidates P a g e REFERENCES The following references may be of assistance in preparing for the examination. This list does not attempt to include all acceptable references nor is it suggested that the Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners questions are necessarily based on these references. ANA Scope & Standards of Practice, 3rd edition, Edwards, P.A. (2000). The Specialty Practice of Rehabilitation Nursing, A Core Curriculum. Illinois. Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. NANDA Nursing Diagnosis, Paralyzed Veterans of America. (1999). Outcomes Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Practice Guideline for Health-Care Professionals. PTC17055

13 LNCPCCB Application for Page 1 Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Please read the directions in the Handbook for Candidates carefully before completing this Application. MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: This form will be scanned by computer, so please make your marks heavy and dark, filling the circles completely. Please print uppercase letters and avoid contact with the edge of the box. See example provided. Candidate Information Mr. First Name Mrs. Ms. Dr. Last Name Please enter your Name exactly as it appears on a Government Issued Photo I.D. Middle Initial Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc.) Home Address - Number and Street Apartment Number City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Address (Please enter only ONE address. Use two lines if your address does not fit in one line.) Daytime Phone Examination Date: - - Eligibility and Background Information B. Spring Fall PRIMARY TYPE OF PRACTICE: (Darken only one response.) Lifetime Nurse Care Planning Rehabilitation Medicare Set Asides Care Management Senior Planning Other Legal Nurse Consulting C. EXPERIENCE IN REGISTERED NURSING: G. Evening Phone - - RN License Number (proof of current RN License must be provided): Darken only one choice for each question unless otherwise directed. A. PERCENT OF WORKING TIME CURRENTLY SPENT IN LIFETIME NURSE CARE PLANNING: F. HIGHEST ACADEMIC LEVEL: Associate Degree in Nursing Less than 25% 51 to 75% 25 to 50% More than 75% Diploma in Nursing 5 years 6-10 years Over 10 years D. EXPERIENCE IN LIFETIME NURSE CARE PLANNING: 2,000 hours 2,001-4,000 hours 4,001-10,000 hours Over 10,000 hours H. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Bachelor's Degree (non-nursing) Master's Degree in Nursing Master's Degree (non-nursing) Doctoral Degree ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY NURSING ASSOCIATION? No Yes HAVE YOU TAKEN THIS EXAMINATION BEFORE? No Yes If yes, indicate month, year, and name under which the examination was taken. Date (month/year): Name: E. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS IN LIFETIME NURSE CARE PLANNING COURSES APPROVED BY ANCC: 100 hours hours hours Over 200 hours (Complete Page 2) LNCP-C, PROFESSIONAL TESTING CORPORATION, 1350 BROADWAY, 17th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY (212) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PTC11134

14 LNCPCCB Application for Certification Examination for Lifetime Nurse Care Planners Eligibility and Background Information Page 2 I. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CERTIFIED (CURRENTLY OR LAPSED) AS AN LNCP-C BY THE LNCP-C BOARD? Never certified Currently certified; applying for recertification Indicate Most Recent Certificate Number (Enter Numbers Only) (R) Month/Year current certification lapses: / Previously certified but certification lapsed; applying for recertification Month/Year certification lapsed: / J. CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS HELD? (Darken all that apply) None CNLCP LNCC CCM RN-BC CLCP CDMS CRRN MSCC Optional Information Note: Information related to race, age, and gender is optional and is requested only to assist in complying with general guidelines pertaining to equal opportunity. Such data will be used only in statistical summaries and in no way will affect your certification. Race: African American Asian Hispanic Native American White No Response Age Range: Under to to to to Gender: Male Female Candidate Signature COMPLETE ENTIRE APPLICATION BEFORE SIGNING BELOW. I have read the Handbook for Candidates and understand that I am responsible for knowing its contents. I certify that the information given in this Application is in accordance with Handbook instructions and is accurate, correct, and complete. CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: DATE: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT If you want to charge your application fee on your credit card provide all of the following information. Name (as it appears on your card): FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 1130 Date Address (as it appears on your statement): Charge my credit card for the total fee of: $ Expiration date (month/year): Card type: Card Number: Visa MasterCard American Express / Fee: CC Check Signature: LNCP-C, PROFESSIONAL TESTING CORPORATION, 1350 BROADWAY, 17th FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY (212) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PTC11134