Retired Status

The Retired designation is intended both to recognize certified nurses' years of service at the bedside caring for acutely or critically ill patients and their families 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 what path they choose. Retired status is a point on a career map that allows nurses to demonstrate their professional value.

The "Retired CCRN" or "Retired PCCN" designation, 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 designation is renewable every 3 years.

Eligibility Requirements for Retired Status

• Retiring from nursing, with no plans to return or renew 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 status.)
• Have been a CCRN or PCCN for a 3-year period at some time in your career
• Submission of a completed application and fee

Benefits

• Lapel pin that denotes retired status
• A Retired certificate suitable for framing
• Monthly issues of AACN Bold Voices to keep you abreast of organizational activities and the evolving profession of nursing

Fees

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

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