The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) is the independent, not-for-profit corporation established to design, implement, and evaluate a certification program for professional nurses involved in the specialty practice of neuroscience nursing and its subspecialties.
ABNN is solely responsible for the development, administration, and evaluation of the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN®) and Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) certification and recertification programs. The mission of ABNN is to promote and advance the practice of neuroscience nursing through specialty certification. ABNN's vision is that every person with neurological health needs receives care from ABNN certified registered nurses.
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Purpose
Per its bylaws, ABNN’s purpose is to
- encourage the study of neuroscience nursing
- promote and advance the practice of neuroscience nursing through specialty certification
- determine minimum requirements for individuals who seek certification in neuroscience nursing and its subspecialties
- conduct examinations for certification of qualified candidates
- provide a mechanism for recertification in neuroscience nursing and its subspecialties.
Our History
The CNRN certification program was developed through the auspices of the American Association of Neurosurgical Nurses (now known as the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses [AANN]) in 1978. The SCRN certification program was developed by ABNN in 2013.
Annual Report
It is with great pleasure the ABNN Board of Trustees presents the 2022 AANN/ABNN/AMWF Annual Report. Addressing the accomplishments of ABNN and its allied organizations, this annual report presents a comprehensive and transparent look at the organizations.