Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Discussion

CCRN vs RNC

One recommendation to me this year during my evaluation was to become certified in either CCRN or RNC. In your opinion, is one better than the other, and if so, why? Thanks for your input.

NICU Mama

  • Quote

    • Featured Replies

    Isn't CCRN adults?

  • Quote
    • Author

    CCRN has certification for adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care nurses. You can go to the web site: www.certcorp.org for more info. I know the cost of the exams are similar and to maintain certifications with CEU's, more are required for CCRN. I just don't know which one I should take.

    NICU Mama

  • Quote

    RNC is better recognized for neonatal population. You have to earn 45 per year for the RNC. About 1/2 of our unit is RNC.

  • Quote

    Our staff takes the RNC exam. I've never seen a CCRN except in adults. That why I didn't know they had neonatal certification.

    Gotta get myself certified one of these days.... :uhoh21:

  • Quote
    • Author

    Thank's for the input. I think I'll take the RNC exam. Our facility just recently became approved to be a test taking site, so that makes it more convenient also. Now I have to get studying!!!

  • Quote

    CCRN I know, but what's RNC stand for?

  • Quote
    • Author

    Registered Nurse Certified. The certification is through NCC (the national certification Corporation) after a registered nurse takes and passes the exam. NCC currently offers exams in:

    Inpatient Obstretric Nursing

    Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing

    Low Risk Neonatal Nursing

    Maternal Newborn Nursing

    Telephone Nursing Practice

    In order to take an exam, you have to have a current RN licensure in the US or Canada and have documentation of 24 months of experience comprised of at least 2000 hourse of practice time in one of the above specialties.

    NCC is nationally recognized for certification.

  • Quote

    Just reminded me I should be studying right now. :uhoh21:

  • Quote

    I believe the RNC is more widely seen in the neonatal population though we do have 2 nurses that got their CCRN, mainly because they did not meet all the requirements for experience in order to apply for the RNC.

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Add a Comment
    Go to topic listing

    Currently Reading 0

    • No registered users viewing this page.

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.