What is CCRN

ccrn® ccrn certification is awarded to critical care nurses who have passed the 150-question, 3-hour certification exam and meet the eligibility requirements for hours of clinical practice in care of acutely and/or critically ill patients. separate exams exist for nurses who care for adult,pediatric and neonatal patients. eligible nurses must complete 1,750 hours in direct bedside care of acutely or critically ill (adult, neonatal or pediatric) patients within the last two years preceding date of application, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application. ccrn certification may be renewed every 3 years. certification renewal requires 432 hours in direct bedside care of acutely and/or critically ill (adult, neonatal or pediatric) patients during the 3-year certification period, with 144 of those hours accrued in the year prior to the scheduled renewal date. renewal also requires nurses to obtain 100 continuing education recognition points (cerps) in specific categories (a, b & c) during the 3-year certification period

Critical Care Registered Nurse. Certification involves an exam in either Adult, cardiac or Pediatric nrusing. Might also be one for NICU, but I'm not sure. If you work in a ICU, the manager will have resources for classes to prep for exam. About 250-$300, but Its been awhile, so I don't remember the $. Some units/hospitals will pay more for a nurse who is certified. But in this job market, maybe not. If you are a warm body with a RN you are hired. BUT, later, when the shortage isn;t so acute, it may be good. A lot of CRNA school look at this and like to see your extra certs. They also look at extra committees and leadership you have done ACTIVELY.