CRNI® Badge

Issued by Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC)

A certified registered nurse infusion (CRNI®) is an exceptional nurse who has passed a rigorous exam covering the core areas of infusion nursing. CRNI®s stay ahead by being exposed to the newest advances in technology and practice within the infusion nursing specialty. CRNI®s are part of a global community of elite nurses across multiple disciplines—including home care, pediatrics, oncology, and many more. A CRNI® is, first and foremost, an advocate for improving patient care.

Type Certification
Level Advanced
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Bedside Care
Clinical Practices
Intravenous Therapy
Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN)

Earning Criteria

A current, active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license in the United States.
A minimum of 1,600 hours of experience in infusion therapy as an RN within the past two years. 1,600 hours of direct bedside care are not required. Nursing experience may be in the areas of nursing education, administration, research, or clinical practice within the infusion specialty.
Pass a proctored exam which assesses the knowledge, skills and abilities in the Principles of Practice, Access Devices, and Infusion Therapies.

Standards

Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice

Adherence to the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice promotes consistency in patient care, guides clinical decision-making, and enhances competency.