What does RNC mean?

suzanne4, RN · Feb 9, 2005

adriadawn said:
Hi all, I keep seeing L&D nurses in Ads with RNC by their name, What does this mean exactly? It's driving me nuts not knowing!
Thanks
Adria
Nursing student
New Grad May 05!

It stands for "RN-Vertified." It means that they have taken a certification exam in their area of specialty. Usually requires at least two years experience in that area.

SmilingBluEyes · Feb 9, 2005

It does indeed signify certification in some specialty such as inpatient obstetric nursing but it stands for Registered Nurse, Certified. It means this person took a test (after somewhat comprehensive study and several 1000 hours' practice, as well as taking a test) to gain that certification. It must be maintained with continuing education hours (CEU's) in order to remain valid. It signifies a person has taken the initiative to remain well-informed and current in his or her chosen area of expertise.

Hopefully this helps.

ps, wish me luck, I test soon, myself. I am in the midst of studying and stressing now.

akcarmean, LPN · Feb 9, 2005

SmilingBlueeyes-- thanks for the information and good luck to you.

Angie

bcesonis, RN · Feb 9, 2005

akcarmean said:
SmilingBlueeyes-- thanks for the infor and Good luck to you.
Angie

I hope you do well in school. Stay focused and it will pay off. I could never make the money I did this last year without a degree.

Take care.

Bruno RN

Circulator

Scrub tech

IndyGypsyNurse, BSN, RN · Feb 9, 2005

Thanks Deb for the detailed info, and to others that answered. It was driving me nuts not knowing. Good Luck Deb on taking your test!

Thanks All!

Adria

It does indeed signify certification in some specialty such as inpatient obstetric nursing but it stands for Registered Nurse, Certified. It means this person took a test (after somewhat comprehensive study and several 1000 hours' practice, as well as taking a test) to gain that certification. It must be maintained with continuing education hours (CEU's) in order to remain valid. It signifies a person has taken the initiative to remain well-informed and current in his or her chosen area of expertise.
Hopefully this helps.
ps, wish me luck, I test soon, myself. I am in the midst of studying and stressing now.

valene · Feb 12, 2005

Deb,

Good luck on your exam. It is indeed something to be proud of, to hold a specialty certification in your specialty area. Your credibility and confidence will be affected greatly. ?

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Feb 12, 2005

I agree. I myself am a certified medical/surgical nurse, and I'm glad I went the extra mile to obtain my certification......not only for the economic gain (I receive a differential of almost a dollar an hour) but for the pride in having specialized knowledge and credentials. ? I feel it was well worth the time and effort involved.

Good luck, Deb!! You'll do fine, I know it

Nesher, BSN, RN · Feb 12, 2005

Some certifications come with a bit more than a C. For example my oncology certification is noted by RN, OCN.

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Feb 12, 2005

For instance, CPN = RN, CPN = Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse.

I believe for that one you have to have two years of full time experience in Peds to sit for it.

babyktchr, BSN, RN · Feb 27, 2005

SmilingBluEyes said:
It does indeed signify certification in some specialty such as inpatient obstetric nursing but it stands for Registered Nurse, Certified. It means this person took a test (after somewhat comprehensive study and several 1000 hours' practice, as well as taking a test) to gain that certification. It must be maintained with continuing education hours (CEU's) in order to remain valid. It signifies a person has taken the initiative to remain well-informed and current in his or her chosen area of expertise.
Hopefully this helps.
ps, wish me luck, I test soon, myself. I am in the midst of studying and stressing now.

I came across this post and wanted to wish you good luck. I took my test a few years ago..and geez...what a brain taxing thing. I did have great appreciation for the "C" after I passed. I learned soooo much from the review class and the test.

Did you take it yet?

maxienurse · Mar 10, 2005

SmilingBluEyes said:
It does indeed signify certification in some specialty such as inpatient obstetric nursing but it stands for Registered Nurse, Certified. It means this person took a test (after somewhat comprehensive study and several 1000 hours' practice, as well as taking a test) to gain that certification. It must be maintained with continuing education hours (CEU's) in order to remain valid. It signifies a person has taken the initiative to remain well-informed and current in his or her chosen area of expertise.
Hopefully this helps.
ps, wish me luck, I test soon, myself. I am in the midst of studying and stressing now.

I am wondering whether you have sat for the exam yet? Wishing you lots of luck with it if you haven't.

If you have written, how did it go?

I am currently in the process of registering for it. I am so nervous about committing to the course as I have heard how much work is involved and it is rather difficult as well?

I know it will be very rewarding regardless of whether one passes or not, but obviously the goal is to pass the exams !!!

Let us know how you get on.

Maxie