Alumnus Status

Alumnus status was designed for certified nurses who no longer work at the bedside of acutely or critically ill patients for enough hours to renew an active certification, but continue to work in the nursing profession in some capacity and wish to remain connected with the CCRN or PCCN credential. Alumnus status is renewable on a 3-year cycle. The "Alumnus CCRN" or "Alumnus PCCN" designation, written out, may be used on your CV or resume or below your name and credentials on a business card, but may not be used after your signature or on a name badge.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have held CCRN or PCCN certification at some time in past
• No longer working at the bedside of acutely or critically ill patients, not even in a supervisory role (supervisors at the bedside are still qualified to be certified and are therefore not qualified for Alumnus status)
• Submission of a completed application and fee. No submission of CERPs is required.

Benefits

• Alumnus certificate suitable for framing
• Lapel pin that denotes Alumnus status
• Monthly issues of AACN Bold Voices
• Able to attend Certification Celebration (previously Certification Luncheon) at NTI

Fees

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

For a copy of the Alumnus application, click here. For further information, please contact AACN Certification Corporation at 800-899-2226.