The Recertification Process
CNRN certification is recognized for a period of 5 years. The official expiration date of a CNRN certificate is December 31 of the fifth complete year after certification (i.e., CNRN certificates initially earned in 2006 and recertification effective January 1, 2007, expire on December 31, 2011).
Those who wish to renew their credential may do so either by retaking the CNRN examination or recertifying by CE. Please make sure to use the correct application when applying for recertification.
If you wish to recertify by continuing education (CE) hours, you must earn all CE prior to your certification's expiration date.
If you wish to recertify by exam, you must do so in the year that you are due to recertify.
CNRNs due to recertify are notified 6 months prior to the expiration of their certification,but it is ultimately the responsibility of the CNRN to begin the recertification process as well as provide ABNN with current contact information.
Timeline for 2011
If you initially earned certificationin 2006 or if you recertified effective January 1, 2007, please use the following table as a guideline for your recertification process.
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February 2011 |
2011 Recertification Applications are posted on the website. |
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May 20, 2011 |
2011 Recertify by Exam applications (July administration) are due. No late applications will be accepted. |
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August 19, 2011 |
2011 Recertify by Exam applications (October administration) are due. No late applications will be accepted. |
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October 7, 2011 |
2011 Recertification by CE Applications are due. All applications received after this date are subject to a $75 late fee. |
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December 12, 2011 |
Those who submitted by the October 7 deadline will receive notice on whether or not their applications have been accepted. |
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December 31, 2011 |
Certification expires for those due to renew in 2011. While Recertification Applications may still be submitted, no CE earned after this date will be accepted. |
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January 27, 2011 |
All 2011 Recertification Applications must be received at the ABNN office. No applications received after this date will be accepted. |
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February 2012 |
2012 Recertification Applications are posted on the website. |
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March 31, 2012 |
Those who submitted by the January 28 deadline will receive notice on whether or not their applications have been accepted. |