Cnrn

I am a manager of a neuro ICU in NJ and we in fact pay someone 2,ooo more a year if they have a specialty certification. They must meet certain criteria during the year but most of it matches up with the requirements to maintain your certification. Our Neuroscience Institute actually promotes to the public that over 50% of our staff is certified

You should also consider joining your local chapter of aann

hope this helps '

Judy

Hi Judy..

Thank you for the information.. I had already decided to enrol with the AANN. In view of your response I think the CNRN is a must.

regards

John Howes:roll

I'm a practicing CNRN of many years. First, the test is hard. I took it after I took my CCRN and found it more difficult. Why? Not only does it have critical care stuff on it, but TONS and I do mean TONS of A&P from fetal development to adult, plus a lot of disorders that we don't typically see in ICU. For instance, there is a large amount of questions on neurodegeneratives such as MS, ALS, Alzheimers, etc. Also some very obscure syndromes. Lots of brain tumor and chemotherapy questions. Yes, know your chemo well! But on the flip side, it's well worth the effort. I can't tell you how many recruiters call me each month to offer neuro positions. We are few and far between so CNRN's are a hot commodity. Especially if you go to grad school. I am telling you, it's nuts out there.

I'm a practicing CNRN of many years. First, the test is hard. I took it after I took my CCRN and found it more difficult.

I agree, the test is hard!! It made NCLEX and CCRN look like cakewalks! :sofahider :biere: