Certification

The CNA certification team has made the difficult decision to postpone the May 1-15, 2020, exam-writing window. This was not a decision that we made lightly but, given the current global COVID-19 pandemic, we feel it is the right thing to do. If you were scheduled to write the exam in May, you can expect an email from CNA with instructions on what to do next. Further updates will be shared once available.– See more at: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/certification/get-certified

L’équipe de la certification de l’AIIC a pris la décision difficile de remettre la période d’examen du 1er mai au 15 mai 2020. Nous n’avons pas pris cette décision à la légère; compte tenu de la pandémie de la COVID-19 actuelle, nous estimons que cela est approprié. Si vous devez vous soumettre à l’examen en mai, vous recevrez un courriel de l’AIIC contenant des directives sur les prochaines étapes. Nous vous communiquerons d’autres renseignements à jour lorsqu’ils seront disponibles.- See more at: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/fr/certification

Did you know?  Over 1,300 critical care nurses across Canada have their national CNCC(C) certification designation!  Care to Be the Best! Canadian Nurses Association Certification is a nationally recognized credential for registered nurses.  Becoming certified in your specialty demonstrates your commitment to nursing excellence and continuing competence. Successful completion of the examination enables critical care nurses to hold the credential of Certified Nurse in Critical Care – Canada (CNCC-C) or Certified Nurse in Critical Care – Pediatrics (CNCCP-C) for a period of 5 years. 

CACCN Certification Resources – Members Only

• Webinars
  • Becoming Certified: CNA Specialty Examination – CACCN Tips for Writing Success
  • Certification Systems Review Webinars
  • Paediatric Certification Webinars
• Study Guide
  • Certification Study Guide – The guide is prepared using case study style questions.  The guide includes questions and answers to enhance your studies for the examination. 
• Access the Certification Resources – To access the certification resources, you must be an active/current CACCN Member. Sign into the website, select Members Only in the navigation bar / side, select Certification Study Resources and Certification Webinars or click the above noted links. Not a current member? JOINUS now

Important Dates and Information

Certification Discount: Voucher 2020: Specialty Association Membership Discount!  ​Nurses who are members of CACCN – SAVE 20%* on initial or renewal application fees.  To obtain a voucher code, you must be a current member or must join CACCN. Voucher should be used at the time of examination registration, however if you have already applied, you may obtain the code and contact CNA via email at certification@cna-aiic.ca with confirmation of CACCN membership in the national association and the voucher along with a request to be refunded the 20% discount. Contact caccn@caccn.ca to obtain your Discount Voucher Code.

Funding Opportunities

• ​CACCN Certification Bursary!  Bursary submission portal opens when the certification application period opens for initial / renewal certification. Applications may only be submitted in the year in which you write/pass the exam or renew your certification and are only accepted via the online submission system. Review the criteria before submission.
• Canadian Nurses Foundation Certification Awards
• Other Financial Resources