I somehow feel obliged to post this. Haha. 
A nurse interested in taking the Accreditation Exam must be WORKING in a DIALYSIS FACILITY or HAS ALREADY undergone DIALYSIS TRAINING (must have a minimum of 6 months hospital/clinical experience prior to hemodialysis training). Accreditation exams are held after every update, so make sure to attend the update first. Here’s what you’ll need.
- Certificate of Hemodialysis Training
- PRC License
- IVT License
- RENAP Membership ID
- PNA Memership ID
Since I’ve been working as an HD nurse for more than a year now, it got me interested. And there’s no harm in trying. Besides, I should be a member of RENAP. Since I’m a renal nurse. Paulit ulit? Haha!
So after doing some research on the internet and asking around, I marked March 27, 2011 on my calendar. But I almost did not take the exam. March 25-26, I was at a friend’s birthday event and was drained of energy and resources haha. In fact, by 12 midnight, I was still undecided on whether to go. I came to a conclusion then. If I do not wake up in time, then that’s my sign.
I woke up very early anyway.
By 8AM, I was standing outside the DAPA Hall at the Philippine Heart Center. There was a long line of eager nurses. Also, there was no system. I just followed the majority and hoped that it was the right line. Thankfully, there was another nurse who, just like me, had no idea where to go and what to do (haha), so we stayed together. By 8:30 AM, after paying the fees, we were inside the lecture hall.
Just a quick recap. The fees included (in my case):
1. RENAP Membership Fee – P300
2. Update – P350
3. Accreditation Exam – P550
TOTAL: P1,200
4. PNA Membership – P400 (I last renewed mine in 2009 haha. This was another requirement so I had no choice but to renew. You should have done this already before going to the exam venue.)
Grand TOTAL: P1,600
The Update took whole morning, and then the exam followed after lunch. In the middle of the update, a friend from elementary, Maureen, txted me and asked if i was at the venue. I glanced back and saw her. When I went out, I saw another batch mate from college. And when I went to the lavatory, I saw a co-worker from my unit. He was on some business and I told him not to tell anyone from our workplace. Without much success.
Be sure to have all your requirements before having the final interview. There were some people who were not allowed to take the exam, and it almost included myself. But that’s not important right now. Hahaha!
I had mixed feelings after the exam. There were a lot of topics that I wasn’t very familiar with, especially with CRRT and Peritoneal Dialysis. And the more I asked around and researched, the more I got depressed. Well, I hope I pass.
Now.
I wouldn’t have posted this if I didn’t pass. Haha! Yes I did. Less than a month after, the results were posted in the official RENAP Facebook Page. My new friend, Chell, and Maureen, also passed.
What do I get? A new title. An addition actually. After RN (Registered Nurse), there’s CRN (Certified Renal Nurse). I do have to wait until July to get the license and certificate, but what’s important is that I passed already. To all new CRNs, see you on July. 
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Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP)
4A Hospital Building
Philippine Heart Center
East Avenue, Quezon City
Telephone Number: (02) 925-2410 local 2472
Website: http://renap2002.multiply.com/
Congratz for passing!!! I too have turned 1 year in HD yesterday! nauna ka papala saakin..hhhehheheh..hirap ng CRRT questions noh?! Anywayz..just dropped by to say Hi. by the way, who;s the college friend you saw at the venue?Do i know him/her too? When i took renap exam also..i saw virzen villora…heheheh..he passed also…so was just curious who else is crn..hehheheheh
Bea! My forever loyal blog stalker. Haha! Kumusta?? Biglaan lang talaga ung pag take ko. Wla ng basa basa haha. Hmmm di ko na lang sasabihin kasi di ko nakita name nya eh. Timothy however took the exam last Feb and passed also
Actually di ko sinabi sa kanya na nag exam din ako kaya nagulat na lang din sya hehe.
hello,
after registering for renap accreditation exam, how many weeks apart before the actual date of examination? do they provide review materials or concepts to review?
I’d also want to be a CRN like you
Hi Faye
I did not pre-register and just went there on the date of the exam, but since the next accreditation exam is on July, you could probably pre-register now. Just be sure you have the requirements, and of course the payment hehe. To give you an idea, uhm when I went there, there was this long line for the registration. I applied for the RENAP membership, paid for the update/seminar and exam all at once (that’s P1,200). After that, I went inside for the seminar which took all morning, and then after lunch was the exam. They do not provide review materials, but mostly the questions focused on dialysis.
Hope this helps!
Jeko
Hi Jeko,
Thanks for posting all these information. It’s really helpful especially for nurses who want to be a CRN like you. But there is one more thing i want to know, what type of exam the renap accreditation exam is? Does it only involve multiple choice questions? or…:)
Hi Jeko ask ko lng anu concept mga kasama sa exam? may anat and physio ba? hope to hear from you thanks
Kc mgtake ako this july 31, 2011
Anna from bataan here
More on hemodialysis and fluids and electrolytes. Good luck on your exam.
Parang NLE ba ung exam? i mean situational?
HI jeko..
Hindi ito yung post mo na binuksan ko tlga.. nkta ko lng sya sa gilid.. bsta.. haha congratz! san k nga pla ngwowork as dialysis nurse? tnx! ang cute ng post mo ha..
Wow i must say that this blog of yours is very helpful to those who will take the CRN accreditation exam… I would just want to ask sir if what type of exaM does the renap prepare for the examinees? and please po it would be much appreciated if you can also give us an idea on what topics will we focus… i hope for your reply sir thank you.. by the way congratulations and God Bless
could you tell us more about the exam? i actually failed on my 1st attempt last july and gonna try my luck again this month. but i`m actually nervous and when i first saw the exam, i seriously have no idea on some questions because they said it`s bout crrt. help
thank you!
hi sir Jeko,
I did attend the March 2011 update (and took the exam of course), however, i failed to take my certificate (for the update) because the renap staff told me to get it the following month/s in case I’ll be securing my accreditatin cert. the problem is im from Ilocos Norte so i wasnt able to come in person at the venue. my coworker happened to attend one of the updates and asked him if he could get for me my certificates ( update and accreditation). however, when he presented my authorization letter, only the accredition certificate was given to him. Now, i plan to take my certificate for the update. I plan to email Renap before going to their office to inform them the update I want to get.. para ready for pick up na siya!! (as you can see im from Ilocos Norte) the problem is, i dont remember anymore the title of the Update, the CRRT one? and so, I wanted to ask you whats the title of the update because I am certain you know it. hehhe..
thanks sir jeko, I am looking forward for your reply..
God bless you.
san
hello po sir, ask ko lang po if every last sunday of the month po tlaga yung exam? ngplaplano plang po ako mgexam dis may27.. thank you sir.. godbless
I’m not sure if it’s always scheduled every last Sunday, but you can always ask RENAP directly. If you’re planning to take the exam, I’d say go ahead! The more you delay it, mas lalo ka tatamarin hehe. Good luck!