What is CCRN? Critical Care RN (Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal)

CCRN stands for Critical Care RN (Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal). It is a specialty certification issued by AACN Certification Corporation.

What it is: Critical Care RN (Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal) (CCRN) is a specialty certification. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who issues it: AACN Certification Corporation. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who may hold it: Open to registered nurses. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Where it prints: Printed after your name, in position 5 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it: You need a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license and direct care hours with acutely or critically ill patients in your chosen group (adult, pediatric or neonatal): either 1,750 hours in the past 2 years (875 in the most recent year) or 2,000 hours in the past 5 years (144 in the most recent year), and then you pass the CCRN exam for that group. Renewal is every 3 years and needs 432 direct care hours (144 in the final year) plus either 100 CERPs or passing the exam again. Source: AACN Certification Corporation
Good to know: One credential; Adult / Pediatric / Neonatal is a detail, not different letters (aacn.org handbooks page)

How it prints on your résumé

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