Nov 10, 20178 yr What is the recommended experience time before preparing for the CCRN? How many years experience did yall have before taking it? More Like This Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear Shoe recommendation? 11 Replies Active 07/30/2026 04:10 PM School, College Programs Recommend schools in Cincinnati? 2 Replies Active 06/26/2026 01:08 AM
Nov 10, 20178 yr Usually there is a required number of hours of recent specialty experience listed on the application instructions, therefore all exam applicants have at least the minimum experience and some have years more. However, once a nurse has the minimum experience, success on the exam is probably more related to study habits than longer lengths of experience.
Nov 10, 20178 yr Two years.And. OP, I feel.compelled to mention to you (and I do not mean to be snarky) that "yall" is not a word. I noticed you used it extensively in another thread. Just as textspeak is unprofessional written communication, so is the repeated use of "yall" in place of "all" in written communication.
Nov 10, 20178 yr Author Two years.And. OP, I feel.compelled to mention to you (and I do not mean to be snarky) that "yall" is not a word. I noticed you used it extensively in another thread. Just as textspeak is unprofessional written communication, so is the repeated use of "yall" in place of "all" in written communication.I'm a nurse, not an English major.... Not to mention I'm from deep south Louisiana... It runs in my veins lol
Nov 10, 20178 yr I'm a nurse not an English major.... Not to mention I'm from deep south Louisiana... It runs in my veins lol[/quote']I understand your accent - but honestly at some time you're going to go back to school for your BSN and even professors in Louisiana are going to ding you for writing "yall". Word to the wise and all.
Nov 10, 20178 yr I'm a nurse not an English major.... Not to mention I'm from deep south Louisiana... It runs in my veins lol[/quote']Actually, and I'm from the south as well, it's y'all.As to your original question.Option 1: Practice as an RN or APRN for 1,750 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients during the previous 2 years, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application.Option 2: Practice as an RN or APRN for at least 5 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients, with 144 of those hours accrued in the most recent preceding applucation. https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified/ccrn-adult
Nov 10, 20178 yr Author I understand your accent - but honestly at some time you're going to go back to school for your BSN and even professors in Louisiana are going to ding you for writing "yall". Word to the wise and all.Thank you. My college writing is more proficient. :)
What is the recommended experience time before preparing for the CCRN? How many years experience did yall have before taking it?