CNLs: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
This Certified CNL Day, the Commission on Nurse Certification recognizes the valuable impact Certified Clinical Nurse Leaders have on the delivery of healthcare across the continuum of care. We particularly celebrate the how they:
- implement evidence-based best practices;
- bridge gaps on interdisciplinary teams;
- lead patient-care practices and delivery;
- promote the use of technology and innovation in patient care; and
- increase cost effectiveness.
Employers: Recognize Certified CNLs on staff who deliver improved patient care. Download Recognition Strategies
Certified CNLs: Celebrate your status as a Certified CNL! Tell peers how being certified has helped you improve patient care. Download the CNL Day Call-to-Action flyer.
Promote Certified CNL Day at your facility by downloading the Certified CNL Day flyer, sharing it with your peers and posting it in your office, nurses unit, break room, etc.

Participate in these Exciting Activities
Join CNC along with certified CNLs around the nation, and U.S. territories, as employers, educators, peers and patients and celebrate CNLs who are shaping the future of healthcare. In doing so, CNC will connect with the CNL community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn throughout the day.
Get Ready to Celebrate!
Certified Clinical Nurse Leaders:
- Download the Certified CNL Day Flyer & Share with Your Colleagues
- Get Your CNL Gear! Click “Shop Now”; Enter Access Code: CNCCNL
Employers:
Spread Awareness!
Let everyone know how your healthcare team plans to recognize and celebrate CNLs at your facility. Start planning your CNL recognition program, include an article in your organization’s newsletter and share how certified CNLs help your facility deliver quality patient care.
Download Certified CNL Day tools to plan your celebration!
Show the World that You Are a Certified CNL!
Out of Certified CNL Gear? Click here to purchase your Certified CNL swag today. Click “Shop Now” and enter access code: CNCCNL. Proudly wear your gear on CNL Day!
Out of Certified CNL Gear? Click here to purchase your Certified CNL swag today. Click “Shop Now” and enter access code: CNCCNL. Proudly wear your gear on CNL Day!
Organize Activities at Your Healthcare Facility
Certified CNLs
- Showcase the importance of being a certified Clinical Nurse Leader
- Promote Your CNL Credential
- Join the Clinical Nurse Leader Association (CNLA)
Employers
- Recognize your certified CNLs for their commitment to quality care and excellence
- Explore Why You Should Hire a Certified CNL
- Download CNC’s Employer Tool Kit
Non-Certified Nurses
- Recognize the importance of being a certified Clinical Nurse Leader
- Learn more about becoming a Certified CNL and download the Certification Guide
Patients
- Acknowledge certified CNLs for validating their competency in providing safe and quality care
- Gain an understanding of the value of CNL certification
Let's Get Social!
Post your testimonial on March 19, 2025 on Facebook and engage in online discussions.
Share how you are celebrating Certified CNL Day on Twitter by posting photos, tag your friends, colleagues, and tell us what it means to be a certified CNL or to have a certified CNL on staff. (use #CertCNLDay).