Why Nursing Certification Matters
For more than 30 years, the Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse® (CRRN®) credential has represented excellence in rehabilitation nursing. With over 12,000 current CRRNs, this respected certification signals a nurse's specialized expertise in helping individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions achieve optimal health and function.
Earning your CRRN validates your advanced knowledge and experience in rehabilitation nursing—and shows your dedication to delivering the highest standard of patient care. For employers, supporting or hiring CRRNs sends a strong message: we value excellence, and we invest in both our patients and our team.
Your Path to Certification
CRRN certification is open to experienced rehabilitation nurses who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Nurses in all practice settings, including inpatient rehab, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing, VA hospitals, and community health, benefit from earning the CRRN.
Where Rehabilitation Nurses Work:
As a rehabilitation nurse, you practice your specialty in a variety of roles, across many settings, including:
- sub-acute care units
- inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation units and hospitals
- long-term acute-care hospitals
- skilled nursing facilities
- community/home health agencies
- clinics
- insurance companies
- private practice
- government/VA
- academic settings.
Show Your Commitment and Expertise
Maintaining your CRRN shows an ongoing commitment to your professional growth and the advancement of rehabilitation nursing. The certification requires:
- A minimum of two years’ experience in rehabilitation nursing
- Passing the CRRN exam, which validates your specialty knowledge
CRRN Statistics
| Year | Total # of candidates | # of passing candidates | # of failing candidates | # of CRRNs renewing |
| 2018 | 1,536 | 1,140 | 396 | 1,516 |
| 2019 | 1,604 | 1,201 | 403 | 1,612 |
| 2020 | 1,119 | 796 | 323 | 1,721 |
| 2021 | 1,352 | 927 | 425 | 1,692 |
| 2022 | 1,087 | 813 | 274 | 1,411 |
| 2023 | 1,298 | 958 | 340 | 1,749 |
Ready to Take the Next Steps?
Explore the certification options that fir your career journey:
