Verification of Certification

The AACN Certification Corporation will provide written and/or verbal verification of certification for the following credentials: CCRN, PCCN, CCNS, ACNPC, CMC and CSC.

Certificants

Certificants who require verification of their current certification may log-in to the AACN Website at www.aacn.org and click on "My Account". Next click on "Check Certification Status". This will provide you with a printable verification of your certification status.

Certificants may also contact AACN Certification Corporation by calling 800-899-2226 or e-mailing certification@aacn.org. Please provide your AACN customer number, first and last name, where you would like the verification sent, how you would like it sent (fax, e-mail, mail), and the best way to contact you should we have questions.

Verifications will be completed within 48-72 hours of receipt. Requests are fulfilled in the order in which they are received. There is no charge for verifications.

Employers/Verification Agencies

Employers and/or agencies requiring verification must send a release, signed by the certified nurse, allowing AACN Certification Corporation to distribute the requested information. The request must contain any applicable information including: name, maiden name or all other legal names, certification number and/or AACN customer number, type of certification, date of birth, and any additional information that may be useful in locating the certificant's record.

Please fax the verification request and signed release ONLY to 949-448-5522 or you may mail to:

AACN Certification Corporation
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109

All verifications will be completed within 48-72 hours of receipt. Requests are fulfilled in the order in which they are received. There is no charge for verifications.

For questions please contact AACN Customer Care at 800-899-2226.