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At ABNN, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our staff, candidates, and the communities we service. We have been continuously monitoring the situation with Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are in close communication with the CNRN and SCRN testing sites around the world. We recognize how challenging this is for those of you on the front line and appreciate all that you are doing to serve your patients and communities.

We want our candidates to feel confident when taking an exam at our PSI testing sites. As a result, ABNN has revised their cancellation and rescheduling policies for the CNRN and SCRN exams during this time to allow all candidates who are unable to sit in the Spring window to postpone to the Summer window. We recommend that candidates use the self-service option to reschedule their exam or email PSI at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, PSI ID# (located in your Certification Center), original scheduled date, requested new date/time and preferred testing site. You may view up-to-date exam site openings here. We encourage candidates who are scheduled to review the PSI security and safety procedures regarding face masks and gloves, and PSI's FAQs related to testing sites and safety/sanitation procedures during this time as well.

Dates and Deadlines

CNRN®

Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse

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Exam Windows

March 1-31, 2021

Register by February 4, 2021.


July 1-31, 2021

Register by June 3, 2021.


October 1-31, 2021

Register by September 2, 2021.

Recertification

For Exam Recertification

Applications open June 1, 2021. Must register by September 2, 2021, for the October exam dates.


For CE Recertification

Applications open June 1, 2021.


Recertification Fees

The early-bird application deadline for recertification by CE is October 1, 2021. Recertification applications can still be submitted by January 31, 2022, but will receive the standard recertification fee. All CE must be earned by December 31, 2021.

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SCRN®

Stroke Certified Registered Nurse

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Exam Windows

February 1-28, 2021

Register by January 14, 2021.


May 1-31, 2021

Register by April 8, 2021.


September 1-30, 2021

Register by August 5, 2021.

Recertification

For Exam Recertification

Applications open June 1, 2021. Must register by August 5, 2021, for the September exam dates.


For CE Recertification

Applications open June 1, 2021.


Recertification Fees

The early-bird application deadline for recertification by CE is October 1, 2021. Recertification applications can still be submitted by January 31, 2022, but will receive the standard recertification fee. All CE must be earned by December 31, 2021.

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