2019 Program Draft 3 - Nursing Certification...1. Understand the fundamentals of remote proctoring exam delivery, with the associated candidate experience, communication, security,

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2019 ABNS Fall Conference Oct 3 – 5, 2019

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2019 ABNS Fall Conference October 3 – 5, 2019

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ABNS Spring Conference

March 5 - 7, 2020

Sheraton Hotel

Atlanta, Georgia


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Table of Contents

Meeting Information & CE Credits Page 5 Conference Sponsors Page 6 – 8 Daily Schedule Page 9 – 13 Friday Page 9 – 12 Saturday Page 12 - 13 Conference Roster Page 15 – 16 Conference Faculty Page 17 – 19


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Meeting Information Evaluation The conference evaluation is included in your handout material. Please complete the attendance sheet and your survey before departing. Return the completed documents to the ABNS Conference Registration area to claim your certificate of completion. NOTE: In order to receive your certificate of completion, you must complete the survey for ONLY those sessions that you attended. Even if you do not require contact hour credit, we kindly ask that you complete this survey as your comments and suggestions are very valuable to us. Continuing Education Credits ABNS awards contact hours for nurses and advanced practice nurses and association executives. ABNS calculates the maximum number of education credit hours (per person) for the conference to be 9.50 hours per person.

• This activity has been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing for approval to award nursing contact hours.

• This activity has been approved by the ASAE for continuing education hours. Each attendee, after completion of the conference survey, will receive a certificate indicating the number and type of credits earned. About ABNS 2019 Board of Directors President: Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC President Elect: Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Meadows MS, RN, NP-C, FAANP Member at Large: Sheryl Traficano, MBA, CAE Member at Large: Brian D. Vivona, EdD Past President: C. Lynne Grief, PHD, RN, CEN, TCRN Ex-Officio: Marianne Horahan, MBA, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC 2019 Fall Conference Planning Committee Members C. Lynne Grief, PhD, RN, CEN, TCRN Cindi Noe, RN, MSN John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FNAP; NBCRNA Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC Larry Simmons; PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC


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2019 Fall Conference Sponsors

http://www.aanpcert.org

Lunch Sponsor The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is an independent, non-profit certifying body whose purpose is to provide a valid and reliable program for the evaluation of individuals wishing to enter, continue, and/or advance in the NP profession through the certification process. It was established in the early 1990s by Dr. Jan Towers and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In 1999, the certification program became separately incorporated as the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board, Inc. and the credential NP-C, which stands for Nurse Practitioner-Certified, was registered and trademarked.

http://www.psionline.com

Friday Breakfast Sponsor A leader in the science behind testing, we touch people in every aspect of their career. PSI helps organizations and institutions develop and deliver exams through various solutions, including test centers and remote proctoring options. With content, technology, and service in mind, we are your best option for a full-service provider in the market.


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http://www.nbcrna.com

Saturday Breakfast Sponsor The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting patient safety by enhancing provider quality in the field of nurse anesthesia. We accomplish our mission through the development and implementation of credentialing programs that support lifelong learning among nurse anesthetists.

http://www.bcen.org

Friday Morning Break Sponsor The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting patient safety by enhancing provider quality in the field of nurse anesthesia. We accomplish our mission through the development and implementation of credentialing programs that support lifelong learning among nurse anesthetists.

Friday Afternoon Break Sponsor The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting patient safety by enhancing provider quality in the field of nurse anesthesia. We accomplish our mission through the development and implementation of credentialing programs that support lifelong learning among nurse anesthetists.


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http://www.cnetnurse.com

Saturday Morning Break Sponsor The Center for Nursing Education and Testing, Inc. (C-NET), a testing agency incorporated in New Jersey in 1992, provides a full range of test development and administration services to meet nursing’s assessment needs.

http://www.gohpcc.org

Conference Sponsor Our collective mission of advancing expert care in serious illness takes on a greater meaning as we look to the future of an ever-changing healthcare landscape. Our goal is to enable certification for members of the nursing team, as well as perinatal loss care professionals.


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Conference Schedule (Subject to change) Visit http://www.nursingcertification.org/fall2019 for the most current schedule.

Event Sponsor

Time Thursday, October 3

9am - 5pm Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, Inc. Meeting (for elected Board members)

Time Friday, October 4

7:45am - 9am FULL BREAKFAST

Sponsored by:

8am - 10am CE/CAE: 2.00

Welcome: Janie Schumaker, ABNS President Session 1. Credentialing Software Management

• John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FNAP; Chief Credentialing Officer, NBCRNA

• Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN; CEO, Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board; President-Elect, ABNS

• Naomi Savino; Manager of Business Operations, BCEN

Objectives:

1. Discuss circumstances that require an organization to move to a formalized credentialing system.

2. Discuss they information you included in an RFP. Discuss types of functionality and applications.

3. Review and discuss implementation strategies. 4. Discuss the financial implications of moving to a credential management

platform. 5. Review and develop strategies based on positive/negative outcomes from

panelist experiences.


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10am - 10:30am BREAK

Sponsored by:

10:30am - 11:15am CE/CAE: 0.75

Session 2. ABNS Assembly Meeting

• Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC; President, ABNS • Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN; CEO, Medical-Surgical Nursing

Certification Board; President-Elect, ABNS

Objectives:

1. To describe key initiatives that ABNS is exploring. 2. To discuss open elected positions in the organization.

Agenda:

• Call to Order • Review/Approval of Agenda • Appointment of Parliamentarian (1) • Approval of Consent Agenda:

o Prior assembly meeting minutes o ABNS organizational report & statement of financial position

• Committee/Liaison Reports and Updates: o Awards Committee o Nominating Committee o Research Committee

• Celebrating Milestones and Anniversaries of ABNS Member Organizations

• Bibliography Update • Review of the ABNS Membership Survey • Review of the Member Certification Survey • Old Business • New Business • Adjourn


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11:15am - 12noon CE/CAE: 0.75

Session 3. Accreditation Overview by ABSNC

• Marianne Horahan, MBA, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC; President, Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification

Objectives:

1. Review and update of ABSNC accreditation activities. 2. Review standards updates and changes.

12noon - 1:30pm LUNCH

Sponsored by:

1:30pm - 3pm CE/CAE: 1.50

Session 4. Perceived Value of Certification

• James Henderson, PhD; Senior Vice President and Senior Psychometrician, Scantron

• James Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR®, CSSM (E)®; Chief Executive Officer, Competency and Credentialing Institute

• Mark Leveling, MSW; Psychometric Intern, Competency & Credentialing Institute

Objectives:

1. Review results of the study and discuss implications for the continued use of the PVCT in studies that ABNS members may conduct independently.

3pm - 3:30pm BREAK

Sponsored by:


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3:30pm - 5pm CE/CAE: 1.50

Session 5. Organizational Sharing - Discuss 1 Challenge and 1 Accomplishment over the past 8-12 months (see update order on page 18 or online)

• Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC; President, ABNS • Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN; CEO, Medical-Surgical Nursing

Certification Board; President-Elect, ABNS

Objectives:

1. To describe innovative models of certification. 2. To discuss different models of organizational collaboration. 3. To discuss how nursing workforce demands may affect certification.

5pm RECESS

5:30pm - 6:30pm WELCOME RECEPTION

Time Saturday, October 5

7:30am - 8:30am FULL BREAKFAST

Sponsored by:

8:30am RECONVENE

8:30am - 10am CE/CAE: 1.50

Session 6. Comparability or Equivalency: The Parallels between Remote Proctoring and Test Centre Exam Delivery through Data and Lessons Learned

• Isabelle Gonthier, PhD; President & COO, Yardstick Assessment Strategies

• Michelle Porter, CAE; Director – Assessment Center, International Code Council

Objectives:

1. Review key considerations related to remote proctoring compared to test center exam delivery as it relates to security, standardization, validity of results, and candidates’ satisfaction.

2. Identify key elements leading to a successful implementation of remote proctoring.

3. Identify lessons learned in implementing remote proctoring and marketing and communicating to candidates.


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10am - 10:30am BREAK

Sponsored by:

10:30am - 12noon CE/CAE: 1.50

Session 7. Remote Proctoring Panel

• Isabelle Gonthier, PhD; President & COO, Yardstick Assessment Strategies

• Michelle Porter, CAE; Director - Assessment Center, International Code Council

• Rory McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, PMP, SPHR, NPDP; Senior Vice President of Certification & Education Services; PSI Services

• Bob Blackwood, Business Development Manager; Pearson VUE • Marianne Horahan, MBA, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC; President,

Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification

Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of remote proctoring exam delivery, with the associated candidate experience, communication, security, and accreditation factors.

2. Provide the opportunity for attendees to ask any questions you have regarding remote proctoring.

12noon ADJOURN


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Conference Roster (as of 26-September-2019)

Name Organization/Affiliation Email Location

Cynthia Allen SeaCrest Consulting Company [email protected] Charlotte, North Carolina

Elizabeth Anderson Radiologic Nursing Certification Board [email protected] Severna Park, Maryland

Kelly Berishaj Forensic Nursing Certification Board [email protected] Howell, Michigan

Kathryn Berry NBCRNA [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Engy Beskharon Nursing College [email protected] Riyadh, California

Jennifer Binder Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Krista Bower ABPANC [email protected] New York, New York

Kim Byas American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board

[email protected] Illinois

Linda Christensen National League for Nursing, Inc. [email protected] Washington, DC

Monika Cornelius [email protected] Huntington Beach, CA

Keisha Davidson Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center

[email protected] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sandi Delack National Board for Certification of School Nurses

[email protected] Warwick, Rhode Island

Tony Ellis Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation


Margaret Erickson America Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

[email protected] Cedar Park, Texas

Kristina Esposito Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] Pitman, New Jersey

Antoinette Falker Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] St. Louis, Missouri

Lisa Gallagher PSI Services LLC [email protected] Glendale, California

Margery Garbin Center For Nursing Education & Testing [email protected] Jersey City, New Jersey

Kathryn Gomez American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board

[email protected] Driftwood, Texas

Isabelle Gonthier Yardstick Assessment Strategies [email protected] Ottawa, Canada

Amy Grand Board of Certifications for Emergency Nursing

[email protected] Oak Brook, Illinois

Lisa Halter PSI Services [email protected] Glendale, California

Scott Hazlett PSI Services LLC [email protected] Glendale, California

James Henderson Scantron [email protected] Eagan, Minnesota

Terri Hinkley Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board


Marianne Horahan American Nurses Credentialing Center [email protected] Silver Spring, Maryland

Katherine Houle Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission


Carolyn Jewell Addictions Nursing Certification Board [email protected] Beaverdam, Virginia

Andrew Karle Center For Nursing Education & Testing [email protected] Jersey City, New Jersey

Jerry Kekos National Institute of First Assisting [email protected] Centennial, Colorado

Patricia Kurz Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] New York, New York

Cindy Lemek Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Rory McCorkle PSI Services [email protected] Glendale, California

Rick Meadows American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board

[email protected] Austin, Texas


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Name Organization/Affiliation Email Location

Stacey Morse PSI Services LLC [email protected] Glendale, California

Theresa Mottes Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission


Mariellen Mountin NBCRNA [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Ali Neal Heuristic Solutions [email protected] Arlington, Virginia

Lynn Nolan ABPANC [email protected] New York, New York

Annette Parry Bush Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center


Kelly Podkowa American Board of Neuroscience Nursing [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Michelle Porter ICC Assessment Center [email protected]

John Preston National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists


Heather Richards PSI Services LLC [email protected] Glendale, California

Susan Ruppert American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board


Naomi Savino Board of Certifications for Emergency Nursing

[email protected] Oak Brook, Illinois

Lorna Schumann American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board

[email protected] Post Falls, Idaho

Larry Simmons National League for Nursing, Inc. [email protected] Washington, DC

Jim Stobinski Competency & Credentialing Institute [email protected] Denver, Colorado

Karen Sutherland [email protected]

Chris Szabo American Board of Neuroscience Nursing [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Alice Taylor Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board


Sheryl Traficano National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

[email protected] Arlington Heights, Illinois

Jill Trelease Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board

[email protected] Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Diane Tyler American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board


Brian Vivona Northeastern Illinois University [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Suzy Walter American Board of Neuroscience Nursing [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Linda Waters Prometric [email protected] Baltimore, Maryland

Lori Williams Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation


Vicki Yfantis American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc.

[email protected] Olney, Maryland

Leah Zamora American Board of Neuroscience Nursing [email protected] Chicago, Illinois

Kelly Zhao PSI Services LLC [email protected] Glendale, California


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Conference Faculty Bob Blackwood, Business Development Manager; Pearson VUE Mr. Blackwood is responsible for identifying business development opportunities and solutions for clients in the professional testing and certification markets. He also helps existing Pearson VUE clients grow their programs, enhance customer satisfaction, and implement new testing services. A seasoned business development professional, Mr. Blackwood has spent the past 15 years engaging Fortune 1000 companies in search of high-quality, secure, and reliable assessment tools. His systems knowledge includes computer-based testing (CBT) and web- and paper-based data collection. Mr. Blackwood holds a Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Isabelle Gonthier, PhD; President & COO, Yardstick Assessment Strategies Dr. Gonthier leverages her years of experience in the credentialing and testing industry in providing strategic direction at Yardstick Assessment Strategies for all aspects of the business, including psychometrics, exam administration and operations, product development and implementation, business development, and research and development. Over the course of her career, Dr. Gonthier has managed the development and administration of large-scale licensure and certification examinations and assessment tools for various professions in the health, financial, and IT sectors. She is currently a psychometric commissioner and the Chair of the NCCA commission and is involved with the conference executive committee for the Association of Testing Publishers (ATP). James Henderson, PhD; Senior Vice President and Senior Psychometrician; Scantron James is senior psychometrician and senior vice president at Scantron. He has extensive experience in the design, analysis, and equating of a wide variety of high-stakes certification and licensure examinations. Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BSN, RN; CEO, Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board President Elect, ABNS Terri was hired by the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) in August 2017.Terri is a former senior clinical research operation professional with 21 years of clinical and industry experience, coupled with over 32 years in acute care nursing in the healthcare setting. She has six years of association management staff experience, having held executive positions in both individual membership associations and certification boards. She was a longtime volunteer leader and board member within her former association before moving into a staff role. Terri teaches in the graduate Clinical Research program at George Washington University and in an online continuing education nursing program in Toronto.Terri received her RN from Centennial College, BScN from York University, an Executive MBA from Athabasca University, and an Ed.D. in the Executive Leadership (ELP) Human and Organizational Learning (HOL) Program at the George Washington University. Marianne Horahan, MBA, MPH, BSN, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC; President, Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification Serving on the ABSNC Board since 2014, Marianne Horahan has just moved into her new Board role as ABSNC President. She is currently Director of Certification Services at the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Marianne has operational accountability for all ANCC certification programs.


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Prior to this position, she served as Senior Analyst for the Magnet Recognition Program. Marianne’s clinical background is hospice nursing. After graduate school she moved into healthcare quality, earning certification as a healthcare quality professional and working in the field of credentialing. She has been with the ANCC for more than fifteen years. She is a proud third-generation nurse! Mark Leveling, MSW, Psychometric Intern, Competency & Credentialing Institute Mark Leveling is a developing psychometrician currently undertaking doctoral graduate studies in research methods and statistics at the University of Denver where he researches dynamic measurement modeling through the lens of creativity in education. The same techniques have been instrumental to the process of improving the Perceived Value of Certification Tool in collaboration with CCI and Scantron. Before committing to his doctoral work, Mark had spent several years working in community mental health as a social worker and administrator. When outside of the lab, Mark enjoys camping trips with his fiancée and playing the drums. Rory McCorkle, PhD, MBA, CAE, PMP, SPHR, NPDP; Senior Vice President of Certification; PSI Online Rory is the Senior Vice President of Certification and Education Services for PSI. During his career, Rory has worked with over 750 testing organizations, including universities, licensing bodies, and certification programs. Previously, Rory served as the President of International Credentialing Associates (ICA), providing consulting for credentialing organizations. He also worked as the Career Resources Product Manager at IEEE, Product Manager of Credentials at the Project Management Institute (PMI), and Exam Developer at Prometric. Rory serves extensively throughout the testing community. His roles include Chairing the 2019 ATP Innovations Conference and the External Stakeholders Committee for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). He also has been on several Boards around the testing industry, including as Past-Chair of the Performance Testing Council, IT Certification Council, and Credentialing Network Group (CNG). He is a member of ANSI’s Personnel Certification Accreditation committee. Rory received a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology an MBA from Drexel University and B.A. in Psychology from Millersville University. He is certified as a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Michelle Porter, CAE; Director – Assessment Center, International Code Council As the Director of ICC’s Assessment Center, Ms. Porter oversees all aspects of test development, test administration, and recertification toward ensuring valid and reliable examinations according to nationally recognized testing standards. This is accomplished using both in-house staff and external volunteer subject matter experts as active leaders in their fields of inspection, plan review, and construction. Ms. Porter also acts as liaison for all test and program information with ICC’s testing and strategic partners, as well as internal ICC stakeholders. Before joining ICC, Ms. Porter worked for two general contractors as an estimator for high-end residential and commercial projects, and in project management for a commercial construction scheduling firm, coordinating schedules for multi-million dollar new construction and retrofit projects. Ms. Porter earned a B.S. in English with a minor in Psychology from the University of Montevallo, and has actively worked in construction-related industries for 20 years.


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John C. Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FNAP; Chief Credentialing Officer, NBCRNA Dr. John C. Preston is the Chief Credentialing Officer for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Dr. Preston has been active in nurse anesthesia accreditation, education and regulation for over 20 years. His previous career accomplishments include nurse anesthesia program administrator, Chair of the Council on Accreditation and AANA Senior Director for Education and Professional Development. He has been a registered nurse for 31-years and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist since 1994. Naomi Savino; Manager of Business Operations, BCEN Naomi Savino is the Business Operations Manager for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), an independent, nonprofit organization that develops robust certification programs for emergency, transport and trauma nurses. Naomi began at BCEN in 2011 as a Customer Service Representative. Since then, she has grown with the organization into her current role as Business Operations Manager. Her primary focus is operational excellency, which includes customers, support staff, credentialing software, vendor relationships and vendor contracts. Prior to her role as Business Operations Manager, Naomi worked at Citibank as an Operations Manager in their Lockbox Services. Janie Schumaker, MBA, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC; President, ABNS Janie is an accomplished nurse leader who has been in the healthcare industry for more than 25 years. Janie is a nurse by background and has spent the majority of her career in Emergency Nursing, both at the bedside and in leadership roles. Janie holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master’s degree in business administration. Janie is a strong advocate for specialty certification in nursing and holds her certified emergency nurse (CEN) credential as well as several others. Janie currently serves as the Executive Director for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing where she originally began as a volunteer item writer for the CEN exam. Janie is also the President of the American Board of Nursing Specialties. James Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR®, CSSM (E)®; Chief Executive Officer, Competency and Credentialing Institute James earned his PhD in International Health Research from Touro University International in June of 2011 for a study of competency and skill acquisition in perioperative nurses. He has been employed by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) in Denver, Colorado since 2011 and was recently promoted to CEO of CCI. He also works as adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University in Ft Lauderdale Florida and Wilkes University in Pennsylvania teaching graduate students and doctoral candidates. Jim is the Past President of the ABSNC Board of Directors and he is very active in nursing certification research to include patient outcome studies. Organizational Sharing Order: MSNCB, PSI, MSNCB, NIFA, ABNN, NBCRNA, AHNCC, NNCC, RNCB (Radiology), BCEN, ABPANC, HPCC, HPCC, NLN, WOCNCB, AANPCB, ONCC, Heuristic Solutions, SeaCrest, NBCSN, C-NET, AANPCB, PSI Services LLC, NBCRNA, FNCB, NCBDE, AANPCB, ANCB, C-NET, AANPCB, NLN, CCI, HPCC, Scantron, RNCB (Rehab), ANCC, MSNCB, ABNN, ABPANC, Prometric, Yardstick Assessment Strategies, ICC Assessment Center, Prometric, Pearson VUE, Competency & Credentialing Institute.


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2019 Program Draft 3 - Nursing Certification...1. Understand the fundamentals of remote proctoring exam delivery, with the associated candidate experience, communication, security,