Stroke Certified Registered Nurse
Earners of the Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN®) credential have demonstrated they have specialized knowledge and experience in stroke nursing. They have the knowledge to competently care for stroke patients throughout the continuum including prehospital, hyperacute, acute, post-acute, secondary, and preventative stroke care. Earners demonstrate this knowledge by passing a comprehensive examination and maintain the credential through CE, professional development, or re-passing the exam.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
Skills
Earning Criteria
Standards
The SCRN certification program is accredited by ABSNC, the only nationally recognized accrediting body for specialty nursing certification programs. ABSNC accreditation is a peer-review mechanism that allows nursing certification organizations to obtain accreditation by demonstrating compliance with the highest standards in the industry.
Since the SCRN Certification program is accredited through ABSNC, it is accepted for inclusion in the DDCT for the ANCC Magnet Program.