With excerpts from Stroke Certification Study Guide for Nurses, by Kathy Morrison MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN
Get moving toward the next chapter in your career by taking the following steps to getting your Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) certification.
Make Sure You Qualify for Your Exam!
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Do you have a current, unrestricted RN license in the United States, Canada, or a U.S. Territory that utilizes the State Board Test Pool Exam or National Council for Licensure Exam? All candidates will be subject to an audit to validate current licensure!
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Are you a professional nurse working in stroke care (bedside, research, educator, administrator, or consultant) with at least one year, or 2,080 hours, of stroke care experience as a registered nurse within the past 3 years?
If you said yes to both, you’re off to a great start to meeting your SCRN Certification Requirements!
Note: Candidates from other countries will be considered; however, they must meet comparable license requirements and must be able to read and understand English (the test is administered in English).
Apply for the Exam
Before completing your online application for the SCRN® exam, the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN) asks that you review the SCRN Candidate Handbook. You’ll need to register by 5 PM Central on the 15th of the month in order to take the exam during the following 2 months. Refer to the Candidate Handbook for a detailed list of deadlines.
Application Fees
| Payment Method | AANN Member | Non-AANN Member |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card | $300 | $400 |
| Check (made payable to ABNN) | $325 | $425 |
If paying by check or money order (U.S. dollars only), enter your information online and then print and mail your application and payment to:
American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN)
8735 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60631
Click here to get started on your application.
Schedule Your Exam
The SCRN® certification exam is computer-based and administered by PSI Services, with over 300 testing locations.
After completing your online registration, you’ll receive notification of your eligibility by email and/or letter. Then it’s time to schedule your exam:
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Schedule online at www.goAMP.com under “Candidates.”
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Schedule by phone by calling PSI toll-free at 888-519-9901. Be ready to confirm your test date, location, and provide your candidate ID number.
Start Studying (if you haven’t already!)
Give yourself plenty of time—most candidates take 2–3 months to prepare.
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Start with our free practice quiz: Take it here
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Explore additional prep products like our study guide and flashcards: View resources here
Resources
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About the SCRN® Credential | ABNN Certification. (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://abnncertification.org/scrn/about
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ABNN. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) 2018 Candidate Handbook.
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ABNN. Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) 2019 Candidate Handbook.
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AMP. Home. Retrieved from: http://www.goamp.com/
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Morrison, K. (2017). Stroke Certification Study Guide for Nurses (1st ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.
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