CRITICAL CARE
CERTIFICATION (CCRN) |
 Although CCRN is not required, it shows excellence and knowledge in the area of critical-care.
A passing score of 70% is required on a written examination. Maintaining certification requires earning 150 critical-care related ceu's over a three year period. To find out more click on the CCRN image. |
 ACLS is mandatory in most critical-care settings, as well as BCLS. These certifications must be renewed
every two years. A passing score on the written examination and demonstration
of skills at each clinical station is required for certification. To find out more click on the ACLS image. |
ADVANCED CARDIAC
LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) |
TRAUMA NURSING CORE
COURSE (TNCC) |
 TNCC is not required in order to work in a critical-care unit. However, the information and clinical skills obtained from this certification
provides an understanding of the treatment the trauma patient received prior to arriving in the Critical-Care Unit. To find out more click on the TNCC image. |