CCRN certification

[BillboSN]

I was just looking through the requirements for the CCRN cert. and I am confused about the required hours. Would experience on a stepdown unit with vented patients on telemetry count toward the hours? If not, what are the criteria? Thanks.

[cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN]

here's some info on the ccrn straight from the aacn website.

http://web.aacn.org/desktopmodules/certifications/pages/certifications/general/ccrn.aspx

• basic information
  
• ccrn job analysis
  
• initial ccrn certification
  
• ccrn adult self-assessment exam (sae)
  
• ccrn review courses around the u.s.
  
• amp testing center locations
  
• ccrn recertification
  
• online ccrn renewal by cerps and synergy cerps
  
• alumnus ccrn status
  
• ccrn retired status
  
• inactive ccrn status
  
• current ccrns and ccrn locations
  
• ccrn walls of honor
  
• group and bulk discount programs
  
• ccrn v. pccn exam flyer

also, check out our thread!

https://allnurses.com/forums/f15/anyone-else-studying-ccrn-exam-232666.html