Certification Examination
Post-Acute Care Certified Legal Nurse Practitioner (PAC-LNP)
A Post-Acute Care Certified Legal Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse currently practicing or has previous experience as a nurse at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment.
Examination fee
$299
One-time fee · proctored online exam
- Take it any time, 24/7, after your application is accepted
- 1.5 hours to complete
- Pass with 80% or higher
1.5 hours
To complete the proctored exam
24/7
Available after registration
80%
Passing grade required
Multiple choice
Drawn at random from a test bank
Who it is for
About this certification
A Post-Acute Care Certified Legal Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse currently practicing or has previous experience as a nurse at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment. The Legal Nurse Practitioner usually works in a consultant role with attorneys, insurance companies, post-acute care companies to assist with the analysis and evaluation of facts and testimonies as well as the rendering of informed opinions related to the delivery of nursing and other healthcare services and outcomes.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the PAC-LNP Certification
Review the requirements below before you register.
- An active and unencumbered RN license within a state or territory of the United States.
- An Associates of Nursing Degree nursing degree or higher plus at least one year of experience as a nurse, nurse leader, unit manager, nursing supervisor, staff educator/infection preventionist, or MDS coordinator in a post-acute care setting including but not limited to, home care, hospice and assisted living .
The examination
About the PAC-LNP Certification Examination
The Post-Acute Care Certified Legal Nurse Practitioner examination is the required examination to become certified as a Post-Acute Care Certified Legal Nurse Practitioner (PAC-LNP). The examination assesses clinical and technical competency to become a legal nurse practitioner. You will have an hour and a half to complete the proctored examination.
1.5 hours, proctored
You will have an hour and a half to complete the proctored examination.
Take it any time
The proctored examination is available 24/7 after registration and acceptance of your application.
Score 80% or higher
Questions are multiple choice, randomly selected from a test bank. A passing grade of 80% or higher earns the PAC-LNP.
Preparation is your choice
InsPAC offers preparatory courses for all the PAC certifications for a fee. They are not mandatory for taking the exam, and you are free to prepare with any other educational provider.
CEUs
CEUs are not offered for the examination.
Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring additional accommodations, please contact us at staff@theinspac.com prior to registering for the examination.