CNRN Exam Information

• Understanding the CNRN Exam
• Eligibility and Fees
• Exam Postponement/Cancellation
  
• Preparing for the Exam: New CNRNs Tell How They Did It!

The CNRN exam is offered in a paper-pencil format and in a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format. The CBT exam is offered at approximately 200 sites throughout the United States and Canada. Please see below for dates and times.

Candidate Handbook and Application

• 2010 Candidate Handbook and Exam Application

Application to Become a Testing Site

• 2010 Independent Test Site Application
• 2010 Permanent Test Site Application (Fall administration only)
• 2010 Test Site Location form
• Proctor Form

Spring 2010

Applications for the spring exam administration must be received (not postmarked) by no later than 5 pm (Central) on Friday, February 5, 2010.

The Spring CBT exam window is Saturday, March 6–Saturday, April 3, 2010. Click here to view the list of CBT locations.

The Spring paper-pencil exam will be given on Saturday, March 20, 2010, 8:00 am–noon, at the following locations. Click the links below for exam sites and directions. Other facilities may apply for independent test site status to host the paper-pencil exam at their locations.

Baltimore, MD (in conjunction with the AANN 42nd Annual Educational Meeting)
Falls Church, VA
Neptune, NJ
Saginaw, MI
St. Louis, MO

Fall 2010

Applications for the fall exam administration must be received (not postmarked) by no later than 5 pm (Central) on Friday, September 17, 2010. 

The Fall CBT exam window is Friday, October 15–Friday, November 12, 2010. Click here to view the list of CBT locations.

The Fall paper-pencil exam will be given Friday, October 29, 2010, at the following locations. Click the links below for exam sites and directions. Other facilities may apply for independent test site status to host the paper-pencil exam at their locations.
* Denotes a permanent Fall testing site

CNRN Review Courses

To help candidates prepare for the CNRN examination, ABNN offers information about certification review courses and other continuing education opportunities.