CCN(C) (CNA) - Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (C)anada

The Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada) certification is designed for Canadian registered nurses specializing in cardiovascular nursing. This certification acknowledges the nurse's advanced expertise in caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including assessment, management, and therapeutic interventions.

Completion Time: 4 hours

Eligibility and Certification Requirements

• Current, active registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Canada.

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience, with a significant portion in cardiovascular nursing.

• Completion of continuing education or professional development in cardiovascular nursing.

• Take the cardiovascular nursing certification exam provided by a certifying organization like the CNA.

Cost

$570 for CNA members, $756 for non-members, plus an additional $85 exam writing appointment fee for the ProctorU online exam or $110 for an in-person test via Meazure Learning.

Exam Format

The CCN(C) examination typically includes 165 multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of cardiovascular nursing, such as cardiac assessment, pathophysiology, patient care, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Certification Process

Gain relevant experience in cardiovascular nursing.

Complete any necessary continuing education in cardiovascular care.

Apply for the Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada) examination through a certifying organization such as the CNA.

Successfully pass the certification examination. You will receive your results by mail around six weeks after the end of the exam period. Your results will be reported as either pass or fail.

Certification in Cardiovascular Nursing usually requires renewal every 5 years.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits in cardiovascular nursing and related topics, and paying a recertification fee.

Continuing education for Cardiovascular Nurses may include updates in cardiac care technologies, emerging treatments for cardiac diseases, and best practices in patient-centered cardiac care.

For specific information regarding Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (Canada), including eligibility criteria, examination details, approved educational programs, and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult directly with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) or other relevant nursing certifying bodies in Canada. These organizations provide comprehensive resources and standards for nurses specializing in cardiovascular care.

Career Opportunities

Certified Cardiovascular Nurses work in hospitals, cardiac care units, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings.

They provide specialized nursing care to patients with various cardiac conditions, participate in patient education, and collaborate in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

The CNA also offers the following certifications:

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (C)anada (CNCC(C))

• Certified in Nephrology (C)anada (CNeph(C))

• Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (C)anada (CMSN(C))

• Certified in Oncology Nursing (C)anada (CON(C))

• Certified in Pediatric Nursing (C)anada (CpedN(C))

• Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (C)anada (CPMHN(C))

• Emergency Nurse Certified (C)anada (ENC(C))

Other related certifications include:

• ANCC Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• AACN Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)