ABNN 2026-2029 CNRN Test Development Committee (TDC) Application

Thank you for your interest in serving on the ABNN Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) Test Development Committee (TDC). As a member, you will have the opportunity to further the professional development of CNRN candidates by developing evidence based test questions on practice issues relevant to Neuroscience Nursing. Applications are being accepted for the April 2026-March 2029 term.

Please complete the information below to apply for the committee by no later than Friday, March 6th. We will review all applications and send out official appointment letters by Monday, March 16th. If you have any questions, please contact info@abnncertification.org.

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1. I am available to attend the 2-day virtual TDC Committee meeting as an orientation on Friday, March 20th and Saturday March 21st. This is not mandatory, however, is encouraged if you are available. (Required.)

Yes

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2. I understand that as a member of the TDC, I am unable to take the exam for recertification if it is during my term. I also understand that I cannot be involved in CNRN preparation materials during my term and for 2 years after my term ends. (Required.)

Yes

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3. I am available to attend the 2-day in-person TDC meetings that are held in conjunction with the AANN Annual Conference each year. (Required.)

Yes

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4. First Name (Required.)

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5. Last Name (Required.)

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6. Employer (Required.)

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7. Position (Required.)

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8. Work Address (Required.)

Address

City

State

Zip

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9. Primary Telephone Number: (Required.)

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10. Primary Email Address: (Required.)

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11. # of Years in Nursing (Required.)

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12. # of Years in Neuroscience Nursing (Required.)

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13. # of Years Certified as CNRN (Required.)

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14. Highest Degree Earned (Required.)

ADN

BSN or equivalent

DNP

MEd

MSN

PhD

PhD Nursing

Other (please specify)

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15. Credentials (Required.)

APN

APRN

CCRN

CMSRN

CNRN

CNS

CRNP

ENLS

FAAN

FAHA

FNP-C

NEA-BC

SCRN

Seizure/Epilepsy Certificate Holder

Spine Certificate Holder

CRRN

Other (please specify)

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16. Primary Specialty (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

Epilepsy

Geriatric

Movement Disorders

Neuromuscular

Neuro-Oncology

Neurotrauma

Pediatrics

Spine

Stroke

Other (please specify)

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17. Primary Position (Required.)

Administrator

Advanced Practice Nurse

Case Manager

Clinical Educator

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Consultant

Faculty

Instructor

Nurse Practitioner

Researcher

Staff Nurse

Student

Stroke Coordinator

Nurse Manager

Other (please specify)

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18. Primary Responsibility (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

Administrator

Critical Care

Industry/Commercial

Instructor

Legal Consultant

Medical-Surgical

Outpatient

Perioperative

Research

Other (please specify)

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19. Primary Work Setting (Required.)

Academic

Ambulatory

Community Hospital

Consulting

Industry

Private Physician Practice

Rehabilitation Facility

Research Lab

University/Teaching Hospital

Other (please specify)

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20. Primary Patient Population (Required.)

Adult

Geriatrics

Mixed

Neonatal

Pediatrics

Other (please specify)

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21. Area of Expertise (Required.)

Mixed Neuroscience

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Research

Other (please specify)

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* 1. I am available to attend the 2-day virtual TDC Committee meeting as an orientation on Friday, March 20th and Saturday March 21st. This is not mandatory, however, is encouraged if you are available. (Required.)

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* 2. I understand that as a member of the TDC, I am unable to take the exam for recertification if it is during my term. I also understand that I cannot be involved in CNRN preparation materials during my term and for 2 years after my term ends. (Required.)

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* 3. I am available to attend the 2-day in-person TDC meetings that are held in conjunction with the AANN Annual Conference each year. (Required.)

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* 4. First Name (Required.)

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* 5. Last Name (Required.)

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* 6. Employer (Required.)

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* 7. Position (Required.)

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* 8. Work Address (Required.)

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* 9. Primary Telephone Number: (Required.)

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* 10. Primary Email Address: (Required.)

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* 11. # of Years in Nursing (Required.)

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* 12. # of Years in Neuroscience Nursing (Required.)

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* 13. # of Years Certified as CNRN (Required.)

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* 14. Highest Degree Earned (Required.)

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* 15. Credentials (Required.)

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* 16. Primary Specialty (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

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* 17. Primary Position (Required.)

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* 18. Primary Responsibility (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

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* 19. Primary Work Setting (Required.)

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* 20. Primary Patient Population (Required.)

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* 21. Area of Expertise (Required.)

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* 22. Please upload a copy of your current CV/Resume: (Required.)

1. I am available to attend the 2-day virtual TDC Committee meeting as an orientation on Friday, March 20th and Saturday March 21st. This is not mandatory, however, is encouraged if you are available. (Required.)

2. I understand that as a member of the TDC, I am unable to take the exam for recertification if it is during my term. I also understand that I cannot be involved in CNRN preparation materials during my term and for 2 years after my term ends. (Required.)

3. I am available to attend the 2-day in-person TDC meetings that are held in conjunction with the AANN Annual Conference each year. (Required.)

4. First Name (Required.)

5. Last Name (Required.)

6. Employer (Required.)

7. Position (Required.)

8. Work Address (Required.)

9. Primary Telephone Number: (Required.)

10. Primary Email Address: (Required.)

11. # of Years in Nursing (Required.)

12. # of Years in Neuroscience Nursing (Required.)

13. # of Years Certified as CNRN (Required.)

14. Highest Degree Earned (Required.)

15. Credentials (Required.)

16. Primary Specialty (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

17. Primary Position (Required.)

18. Primary Responsibility (please select top 3 only) (Required.)

19. Primary Work Setting (Required.)

20. Primary Patient Population (Required.)

21. Area of Expertise (Required.)

22. Please upload a copy of your current CV/Resume: (Required.)