Retired CCRN, Retired CCRN-E and Retired PCCN Status

The Retired CCRN, Retired CCRN-E and Retired PCCN designations are intended to recognize a certified nurse's years of service caring for acutely and critically ill patients and to acknowledge their dedication to having been certified.

Retirement from clinical practice can take place for many reasons including illness or disability, career change or choice. Many nurses would like to stay connected, no matter which path they choose. The Retired CCRN, Retired CCRN-E and Retired PCCN designations are points on a career map that allow a nurse to demonstrate their professional value.

"Retired CCRN", "Retired CCRN-E" or "Retired PCCN" written out, may be used on your resume or below your name and credentials on a business card, but may not be used after your signature or on a name badge.

The Retired CCRN, Retired CCRN-E and Retired PCCN designations are renewable every three years.

Eligibility Requirements

• Retiring from nursing, with no plans to return or renew CCRN, CCRN-E or PCCN certification. The retired RN must not be working in any type of position that requires the possession of an RN license. (Nurses moving from bedside practice to another role in nursing may apply for Alumnus CCRN, Alumnus CCRN-E or Alumnus PCCN status.)
• Have been certified as a CCRN, CCRN-E or PCCN for a 3-year period at some time in your career
• Submission of a completed application and fee

Benefits

• A wall certificate denoting Retired CCRN, Retired CCRN-E or Retired PCCN status
• Monthly issues of AACN Bold Voices to keep you abreast of organizational activities and the evolving profession of nursing
• Eligible to attend the Certification Celebration at NTI

Fees

Payable in U.S. Funds. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Download the Retired Application.

For further information please contact AACN Customer Care at (800) 899-2226.