Renewal by Synergy CERPs
is a new program which integrates the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care into AACN
Certification Corporation renewal programs. The changes are aimed at making certification
and recertification requirements more consistent in framework and emphasis, and
better preparing certificants for the future.
The new renewal program will mainly affect currently certified
CCRNs and PCCNs. Although the number of CERPs required (100 in a 3-year period)
will not change, category names, definitions and weight required will be changing.
A dual CERP process will be in place until January 2010. Certificants will have
the option to use the current CERP program or the new Renewal by Synergy CERP program
when the current Renewal by CERP program will be phased out and replaced by the
Renewal by Synergy CERPs program. This program will not impact the option to renew
by exam. Following is the timeline for implementation of the
Renewal by Synergy CERPs program:
- January 2007 - Implementation
of Renewal by Synergy CERPs
- January 2010 - Current
Renewal by CERPs program phased out
Options for CCRN and PCCN renewal
through December 2009
- Renewal by CERPs
- Renewal by Synergy CERPs (new)
- Renewal by Exam
Options for CCRN and PCCN renewal
effective January 2010
- Renewal by Synergy CERPs
- Renewal by Exam
For more information about the new
Renewal by Synergy CERPs,
click on the following links:
(Revised January 2007; includes Approved Topics & Activites
and associated CERPs for Renewal by Synergy CERPs and Renewal by CERPs)
(Revised January 2007; includes Approved Topics & Activites
and associated CERPs for Renewal by Synergy CERPs and Renewal by CERPs)
(Revised Oct. 2006)
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