Alumnus CNRN Status
ABNN developed the Alumnus CNRN status to recognize CNRNs who no longer meet eligibility for active certification (i.e. no longer working directly or indirectly in neuroscience nursing), but are still in the nursing profession (in some capacity) and wish to remain connected with the credential.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for Alumnus CNRN status, candidates must:
- be a current CNRN in the last year of their recertification cycle (i.e. due to expire December 31st of the current year) OR currently be in Inactive CNRN status;
- have a current, unrestricted RN license;
- no longer be working in direct or indirect neuroscience nursing and do not plan to return to the field of neuroscience nursing*;
- be working in the nursing profession in some capacity.
*If you think you may return to neuroscience nursing in the next 3-years, you may want to consider Inactive CNRN status.
Other Requirements
- Applications must be submitted prior to the end of the grace period for the candidate's current renewal cycle (i.e. if your certification expires on December 31, 2025, the Alumnus application must be submitted between June 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026).
- No submission of CEs is required.
- Alumnus CNRN status must be renewed every 5 years.
- If an Alumnus CNRN re-enters the neuroscience nursing field, they may no longer use the Alumnus CNRN status and can regain the CNRN credential by meeting the current exam eligibility criteria, paying the examination fee, and passing the CNRN exam.
Use of Designation
An individual who has been granted Alumnus CNRN status may use the designation Alumnus CNRN below their name and credentials, but not after a signature nor on a professional name badge. An individual who has been granted Alumnus CNRN status may not represent themselves as a CNRN. If an Alumnus CNRN re-enters the neuroscience nursing field, they may no longer use the Alumnus CNRN status and can regain the CNRN credential by meeting the current exam eligibility criteria, paying the examination fee, and passing the CNRN exam.
Application Fees
| AANN Members | $85 |
| Non-Members | $115 |
Not sure which status is best for you?
View the chart below comparing the different status options available including Inactive and Retired.