Alumnus Status

Alumnus status is designed for CCRN and PCCN certified nurses who no longer meet eligibility for active certification but are still in the nursing profession in some capacity and wish to remain connected with their credential.

Eligibility & Fees

The "Alumnus CCRN," or "Alumnus PCCN" designation, written out, may be used on a CV or resume or below an individual's name and credentials on a business card, but may not be used after a signature or on a name badge.

Alumnus status is renewable every 3 years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Have held CCRN or PCCN certification at some time in the past
  • No longer working with acutely or critically ill patients, or in a teleICU, for enough hours to renew an active CCRN or PCCN certification
  • No submission of CERPs is required

Benefits

  • Online access to AACN Clinical Voices to keep well-informed of organizational activities and the evolving profession of nursing

AACN Members

$75

Nonmembers

$90