Appeals Process
for Initial Certification and Certification Renewal

Applicants/certificants may initiate an appeal regarding CRNCC’s decisions and/or action to deny or revoke certification. The following are primary categories of appeals that can be requested of the CRNCC:

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• Initial Certification appeal

• Certification Renewal appeal

• Revocation appeal

 

Regardless of category of appeal, submit the Appeal of Certification Status form and a letter outlining the reason for appeal and any supporting documentation to CRNCC.org. Documentation shall be submitted to the CRNCC within 30 days after notification of the official decision to deny certification or recertification, or revocation of an existing certification. Letters and documents (if applicable) should be submitted to https://www.crncc.org/contact

 

Evaluation of the appeal will be based on certification criteria in place at the time of the appellant’s most recent application. Under no circumstances will certification criteria be modified to accommodate an appeal.

 

Exceptions to the right to appeal shall include the following:

• Actions taken against an individual's certification as a result of revocation of the RN license by a licensing authority.

• Failure to receive recertification notice. The certificant is responsible to notify CRNCC of any name and/or email address change.

• Failure to apply for recertification by the deadline. Certification expiration dates are printed on certificates and can be verified through the CRNCC.

• Failure to request an appeal within 30 days of notification of the CRNCC decision.