CCRN
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Critical care registered nurse certification |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CCRN stands for Critical care registered nurse certification, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Specialty certification for nurses caring for acutely or critically ill adults, children or newborns, awarded by the AACN Certification Corporation. Candidates need an RN license and a set number of direct-care hours in critical care.
Example: ICU charge nurse, BSN, RN, CCRN; 8 years in cardiac surgery ICU.
Usage notes
Eligibility includes 1,750 hours of direct care of acutely or critically ill patients in the previous two years, with 875 in the most recent year, or a five-year option. Exams exist for adult, pediatric and neonatal populations. CCRN-K is a version for nurses whose work influences critical care indirectly.
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