How long is AACN certification good for?

How long is AACN certification good for?

3 years
Certification is granted for a period of 3 years. At renewal time, CCRN candidates may seek Renewal by Synergy CERPs or Renewal by Exam. Other renewal options include CCRN-E, CCRN-K or Inactive status. Do not apply for more than one option.

Are CERPs the same as CEUS?

CERPs must absolutely not be confused with other types of continuing education credits. A CERP is not a contact hour or a CEU or a CME or a CPE or anything else.

How many CERPs do you need for AACN?

AACN membership is worth three (3) CERPs for each year of active membership, with up to nine (9) CERPs per three-year renewal period.

How do I maintain my CCRN certification?

Clinical practice hours are required. Practice as an RN or APRN for 432 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill adult patients during the three-year certification renewal period, with 144 of those hours accrued in the 12-month period prior to the scheduled renewal date is required.

How many CEUS is CCRN?

A: Renewing CCRN candidates must complete a minimum of 100 CERPs during the 3-year certification period, with at least 60 CERPs in Category A and 10 each in Categories B and C; the other 20 CERPs may be in any of the three categories (A, B or C).

How do you earn CERPs?

You may obtain CERPs from conferences and workshops or online education (www.lactationtraining.com). To obtain additional information go to the IBLCE website. Examples include: Breast anatomy in relation to lactation.

What does CERPs stand for?

CERPS

Acronym Definition
CERPS Centralized Expenditure & Reimbursement Processing System
CERPS Center for Evaluation, Research and Public Service (University of Idaho)

Can you get your CCRN in one year?

Requirements for the CCRN® exam If you’re working full-time as a nurse, you’ll get that within your first year. However, what I’ve noticed is that a really great time to start thinking about it would be 1-2 years after starting in critical care.

How many CEU do you need for CCRN?

100 CERPs
A: Renewing CCRN candidates must complete a minimum of 100 CERPs during the 3-year certification period, with at least 60 CERPs in Category A and 10 each in Categories B and C; the other 20 CERPs may be in any of the three categories (A, B or C).

Do you get CEUS for CCRN?

Synergy CERP (continuing education points) are required for a CCRN renewal. The nurse must complete 100 CERPs during the three years certified, but these CERPs have to be in different categories.

What does AACN CCRN mean?

CCRN is a registered trademark and does not stand for “Critical Care Registered Nurse” but rather is affirmation of certification that a registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) has met the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) eligibility requirements and has successfully passed …

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