Preparing for the Exam

All items below are available for purchase on the AANN Online Store

CNRN Review Course CD-ROM

This review product, released in 2009, contains a voice-over PowerPoint presentation that follows the examination matrix, including a PDF of the notes section of the slides for more in-depth studying. Visit the AANN Online Store  for complete details and to purchase the CNRN Review Course CD-ROM.

Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing, Fifth Edition

This book is the resource for CNRN preparation. Content found in the chapters of this newest edition have grown due to the amount of current research, new approaches, and new reference materials. The fifth edition includes a new chapter dedicated to therapeutic temperature management and contains more figures and tables. Visit the AANN Online Store  for complete details and to purchase the Core Curriculum for Neuroscience Nursing.

CNRN Practice Examination - NEW

This newest AANN product is used to assess whether or not a candidate is prepared for the CNRN examination. Two forms of the exam are available, each requiring a separate registration and fee. The first time you take the practice exam, consider it a pre-test to better understand your current knowledge as it applies to certification and determine where additional studies are needed. Then, at a later date, use the second form as a post-test to check your progress. Once you have purchased the exam, it is available for 30 days from the first time you access it. Each assessment consists of 75 questions covering the 7 content areas of the CNRN examination. Visit the AANN Online Store  for complete details.

Please note: your performance on the practice examination will not guarantee results on the actual CNRN examination. The practice examination is not required to sit for the certification examination.

Live CNRN Review Courses

AANN regularly schedules live CNRN Review Courses around the United States. These courses cover the examination matrix and will help you focus your study efforts. Visit the AANN Educational Calendar to see all upcoming live courses.