Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult, Neonatal & Pediatric)

certifying organization info

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult, Neonatal & Pediatric)
101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo
CA 92656-1491

http://www.aacn.org/

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.

Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult, Neonatal & Pediatric) Website

details

Work Experience Required? Yes

Either training or work experience required, but not both? No

Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Renewal Required? Every 3 Year(s)

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