Awards and Recognition
Public recognition of Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurses (CNRN©s) makes an important statement about the value of neuroscience nursing and the professional development of neuroscience nurses.
New CNRNs
ABNN is proud to show off our new CNRNs. Take a look at those who recently recertifed!
Melanie Minton CNRN of the Year Award
This award is named after the late Melanie Minton, a past and present ABNN Board member and member of the inaugural class of CNRNs, and is awarded annually to recognize outstanding achievement of a CNRN who contributes to neuroscience nursing through professional services, mentoring/education, staff/patient advocacy and promotion of the CNRN certification.
Download the application. The deadline to apply for the Melanie Minton CNRN of the Year Award is January 27, 2012.
Meet the 2010 Recipient of the Melanie Minton CNRN of the Year Award!
Pins

Display your certification proudly with a CNRN pin. CNRN pins are available for purchase from ABNN. Show your support for ABNN and pride in your professional achievement—order your pin from the online store today.
Plaques
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Institution Plaque:Recognize the CNRNs at your institution with the official CNRN Institution Plaque. Each plaque features a large brass plate engraved with the credential, your institution's name, and a description of the CNRN certification. Smaller individual plates on the bottom of the plaque are engraved with your CNRNs' names and initial certification dates. Various sizes are available: |
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Certificate Plaque: To proudly display your achievement, have your CNRN certificate mounted on a plaque with a protective Plexiglas cover. Send your certificate, order form, and appropriate payment to Zip Specialties for certificate mounting services. Certificate Plaque Order Form (PDF) ZIP Specialties, Inc. |


