CERTIFICATION
Apply for CRN Certification by Portfolio
Certification Process
Elements of the initial certification by portfolio are described in the handbook. Certification by portfolio will be based solely on the submitted application materials. Candidates for certification must meet all eligibility requirements for certification and submit evidence of the required documentation. Briefly, candidates must:
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Complete the Certification/Recertification Application
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Complete a minimum number of contact hours of continuing education in clinical research.
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Choose at least two of five professional activity options to document their expertise and engagement in the role of clinical research nurse.
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Write an exemplar describing their performance and development as an expert CRN in four key areas: professional growth, professional practice, team focus and interprofessional collaboration, and quality and safety. (Initial application only)
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Provide a current resume using the template found in Appendix E (Initial application only)
Application Submission and Fees
Initial Certification | Fees | Application Window |
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IACRN Non-Member | $495.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
IACRN Member | $345.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
IACRN Non-Member Resubmission | $420.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
IACRN Member Resubmission | $270.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
Non-Member | $495.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
IACRN Member | $345.00 | March 1st - April 1st; September 1st - October 1st |
*All fees, once paid, are non-refundable and non-transferable
Application Dates and Deadlines
Certification Application Deadline | Certification Beginning Date | Recertification Application Deadline | Certification Expiration | Recertification Beginning Date |
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10/1/2026 | 1/2027 | 9/1/2031 | 12/31/2031 | 1/1/2032 |
4/1/2026 | 7/2026 | 9/1/2030 | 12/31/2030 | 1/1/2031 |
10/1/2025 | 1/2026 | 9/1/2030 | 12/31/2030 | 1/1/2031 |
4/1/2025 | 7/2025 | 9/1/2029 | 12/31/2029 | 1/1/2030 |
10/1/2024 | 1/2025 | 9/1/2029 | 12/31/2029 | 1/1/2030 |
4/1/2024 | 7/2024 | 9/1/2028 | 12/31/2028 | 1/1/2029 |
10/2023 | 1/2024 | 9/1/2028 | 12/31/2028 | 1/1/2029 |
4/1/2023 | 7/2023 | 9/1/2027 | 12/31/2027 | 1/1/2028 |
10/1/2022 | 1/2023 | 9/1/2027 | 12/31/2027 | 1/1/2028 |
4/1/2022 | 7/2022 | 9/1/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 1/1/2027 |
10/1/2021 | 1/2022 | 9/1/2026 | 12/31/2026 | 1/1/2027 |
4/1/2021 | 7/2021 | 9/1/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 1/1/2026 |
Certification Designation
Use of the designation Clinical Research Nurse – Board Certified™ (CRN-BC™) is restricted to Registered Nurses (RNs) holding current certification by the CRNCC. Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or country specific nursing registration as an RN must be maintained throughout the certification period. Any CRN-BC™ whose certification has expired or been revoked for any reason may no longer use the letters CRN-BC™ to denote certification.me. It's easy.