Certification Name : Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurses
Certification ID & Type: 2239 – C – Specialty
Certification Description
CCRN specialty certification was introduced in 1976 for nurses providing care to acutely and/or critically ill adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Nurses interested in this certification may work in specialty areas such as intensive care units, cardiac care units, combined ICU/CCUs, medical/surgical ICUs, trauma units or critical care transport/flight.
Certifying Organization
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses(AACN)(0528)
101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491
Contact information : 800-899-2226 Or 949-362-2000 Fax : 949-362-2020 Email : info@aacn.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
registered nurse, RN, adult, neonatal, pediatric, Acute, critical care