About Neuroscience Nurse Certification Training

A Registered nurse or RN has the option of attaining a certificate degree in neuroscience through the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). The certified neuroscience registered nurse (CNRN) is available to all RNs who meet the minimum eligibility requirements.

Registered Nurse

In order to be considered for the certificate program of neuroscience you must be a registered nurse. A registered nurse must complete a nursing program at a four-year university to receive an associate or a bachelor’s degree. The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) is the next step before becoming a licensed, registered nurse.

Eligibility Requirements

As of 2010, the eligibility requirements have changed; you need at least two years of work experience in neuroscience (full-time work). The experience in neuroscience has to have occurred within the past five years of your application.

Examination

After you have been considered eligible you can take the CNRN exam, which consists of 220 multiple choice questions. The topics on the exam are divided between neurological disorders and their interventions. The intervention questions cover activity and exercise management, as well as nutrition support. The neurological disorder questions cover cerebro-vascular disorders and developing disorders.

Recertification

All CNRNs are required to recertify their license after five years. The recertification can be done by retaking the CNRN exam or by obtaining continuing education credits. If you have two years of full time experience, the continuing education requirements are for you to complete 75 hours of course study. If you are working part-time in neuroscience nursing you are required to complete 100 hours of continuing education.

Salary

CNRNs have the potential to make anywhere from $74,000 to $81,000.