New AACN Certifications: CCRN-K

8/11/2019 New AACN Certifications: CCRN-K

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AmbassadorsChapters

Chapter Advisory Team6/2014


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Special Note

This presentation was developed by Cindi Noe,Certification Practice Specialist for AACN ambassadors,chapters, and chapter advisors. It provides basicinformation about the new CCRN-K certification so youcan answer questions for nurses.

We dont expect you to know all the answers, andencourage you to direct nurses to the Certification teamat National:

Toll free: 800-394-5995Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Program AACN Certification Corporation Programs The Influence of Chapters and Ambassadors

Promoting Certification Supporting future Certificants Recognizing Certified Nurses

AACN Resources for Chapters andAmbassadors

Chapter Best Practice for PromotingCertification


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AACN CERTIFICATION CORPORATIONPROGRAMS


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Nurses Value Certification Certification Represents

Professional and personal achievement Validates knowledge

Attainment of a gold practice standard Feelings of empowerment and confidence

American Board of Nursing SpecialtiesSpecialty nursing certification: Nurses perceptions,values and behaviors. ABNS White Paper , 2006.


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The Public Values Certification

To patients, families, and employerscertification represents

Knowledge and skill attainment A commitment to quality and patient outcomes Confidence in decision making Personal responsibility for professional

development

Kaplow, R. (2011). The value of certification. AACN Advanced Critical Care , 22(1), 25-32.


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Evidence Supports Certification

Nearly 90% of nurse managers prefer hiringcertified nurses over noncertified nurses(Stromberg, et al, 2005)

More than 80% of people agree certificationpromotes recognition from peers and otherhealth professionals (Niebuhr, et al, 2007)


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Evidence Supports Certification 73% of patients are more likely to select a hospital that

employs a high percentage of nurses with a specialtycertification (Harris Poll)

Every 10% increase in the percentage of baccalaureate

nurses in hospitals was associated with a 6% decrease in theodds of patients dying (both 30-day mortality and failure torescue).

Every 10% increase in baccalaureate nurses with

certification was associated with a 2% decrease in theseodds. (Kendall-Gallagher, et al, 2011)


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WHATS NEW IN CERTIFICATION


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A Community of Certified Nurses

As of 5/30/2014


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What is it?

The CCRN Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal KnowledgeProfessional is for RNs or APRNs who in their practiceapply knowledge in a way that influences patients,nurses and/or organizations to have a positive impacton acutely and/or critically ill patients and families.

How can I obtain it? Initial exam will be available September 10, 2014 Renewal option from CCRN or CCRN-E


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Nurses eligible for CCRN-K certification may work inroles such as:

Clinical Staff orPatient Educator Academic Faculty Manager, Supervisor,

Clinical Director

NursingAdministrator Case Manager Transitional Care

Coordinator

CCRN-K FAQs
http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/ccrn-k-faqs.pcms?menu=certificationhttp://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/ccrn-k-faqs.pcms?menu=certificationhttp://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/ccrn-k-faqs.pcms?menu=certificationhttp://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/ccrn-k-faqs.pcms?menu=certification


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Revised eligibility requirementsfor CCRN and PCCN

Option 1

Practice as an RN orAPRN for 1,750 hours

during the previous two(2) years, with 875 ofthose hours accrued inthe most recent yearpreceding application.

Option 2

Practice as an RN or APRNfor at least five (5) years

with a minimum of 2,000hours, with 144 of thosehours accrued in the mostrecent year precedingapplication


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AACN Certifications

CCRN Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal CCRN-E Adult virtual or tele-ICU

PCCN Adult Progressive Care Subspecialty -

CMC Care of the medical cardiac patient

CSC Care of the cardiac surgery patient(throughout postoperative phase 0-48 hrs)


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APRN CertificationsAdvanced Practice Exams CCNS

Adult Pediatric Neonatal

ACNPC

Applications for these examsare available until 12/31/14

Certificants may continue torenew and will have a renew-by-exam option, if needed

Consensus Model Exams ACCNS-AG (Adult Gerontology) ACCNS-P (Pediatric) ACCNS-N (Neonatal)* ACNPC-AG

Like all APRN level exams,candidates must meet eligibilitywhich is based on the academicpreparation

*in development


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THE INFLUENCE OFCHAPTERS AND AMBASSADORS


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Chapter and Ambassador Best Practice

Ignite the Spark - Inspire Fan the Fire - Support

Bask in the Warmth - Recognize


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Resources to Inspire http://www.aacn.org/wd/volunteers/content/ambassador-toolkit-certification-promotion.pcms?menu=ambassadors

Value of Certification (Talking points) Research validating the value of

Certification Posters Best practice

Tap on the shoulder Commitment cards
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Resources to Support http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/examsprepare.pcms?menu=certification&lastmenu

Preparation Organize a study group Sponsor a webinar review course Maintain a library of resources

DVD/CD review courses Print Practice Exams

Testing Provide Group and Bulk discount for

testing
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Resources to Celebrate http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/content/valueofcert-celebrating-main.pcms?menu=certification

Wall of honor Certification Celebration

Free resources forAmbassadors/chapters Recognition Products Catalogue

http://www.aacn.org/wd/certifications/docs/certprodcatalog.pdf
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"If that exam were a patient,you wouldn't back down.

That's what I had to tellmyself. After all my years ofexperience, I was terrified I

wouldn't pass. And then Irealized something: I save

lives every day! Why should Ibe afraid of a test? It's all

about learning and becomingbetter at what I do, so I can

provide better care to mypatients. Certification says

that to the world, and mostimportantly, to myself. I have

what it takes to becomecertified."


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Documents

New AACN Certifications: CCRN-K