Revocation of Certification
Certification of an individual may be revoked by the AAHFN-CB.
The certification designation CHFN may be used only during the specified certification period by a registered nurse (RN) or nurse practitioner (NP) who has successfully completed the requirements for certification or renewal of certification.
Certification or recertification may be denied or revoked for any of the following reasons:
- Misrepresentation of the CHFN certification or unauthorized possession or use of CHFN logos and abbreviations relating thereto, and any other AAHFN-CB documents and materials. Ex. Expired certification, use of certification mark(s) without taking exam.
- Falsification of application or reapplication for the examination or renewal information by continuing education or any other material information requested by AAHFN-CB.
- The giving or receiving of assistance in the examination as evidenced by observation of irregular behavior and/or statistical analysis of an applicant's answers.
- The unauthorized possession, reproduction or disclosure of any AAHFN-CB examination-related materials before, during or after the examination.
- Failure to fully cooperate in any AAHFN-CB disciplinary investigation or proceeding.
Disciplinary Action
Denial or limitation of eligibility for certification or renewal for a specified or indefinite period of time
Denial of certification or renewal for a specified or indefinite period of time and/or
Revocation of certification
Reapplication
The AAHFN-CB, or in the case of an appeal, the Disciplinary Committee, may impose a waiting period, up to and including 5 years, after which an individual against whom disciplinary action was taken may submit a new application for certification.
CHFN-CB,
1120 Rt 73, Ste 200,
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
888.452.2436 / 888-452-2436
856.439.0525
For questions concerning exam educational resources, contact Gail Haas 888-452-2436
For questions concerning the exam for certification questions, contact Cindy Tavormina 888-452-2436 ext. 2
Need Leadership support for obtaining your CHFN? Click here for letter and flyer.
2016 © AAHFN All rights reserved.