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According to a recent poll by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS), 75% of adults think it is important for all nurses to have a specialty board certification in a relevant field.
While nurses tend to understand the value of specialty certification, conveying its value to employers and patients is often a challenge.
Read the report
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Looking for a Few Good Nurses
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NNCC’s CNN and CDN Test Committees are looking for CNNs and CDNs to volunteer their expertise. Requirements include being able to travel two weekends per year (usually February and August; expenses paid) and being willing to share your knowledge and experience. Your job cannot include staff education other than precepting a new employee. If you are interested, please contact us by June 1, 2021, at nncc@nncc-exam.org. Please include a copy of your current CV and your current job description.
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We Hope You're Celebrating Nurses Month!
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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has identified four themes during May to spotlight your work and immense contributions. ANA also outlines ideas on ways to celebrate and tips on how you can tell your stories and engage your communities.
Week 1 (May 1-9): Self-Care
Week 2 (May 10-16): Recognition
Week 3 (May 17-23): Professional Development
Week 4 (May 24-31) Community Engagement
Learn more here.
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If you’re an NNCC certified nurse, nurse practitioner, or dialysis technician who has developed a quality improvement project that promotes optimal patient outcomes, consider applying for the NNCC Quality Improvement Award.
The winner receives $1,000, an engraved plaque, and national recognition by NNCC. Full details are available here . The deadline to apply is June 15, 2021.
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Dialysis Technicians: Take the NNCC May Pop Quiz
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Dialysis technicians, it’s May, which means it’s your turn for the “NNCC Question of the Month.” The question is posted on the NNCC Facebook page. You’ll get a list of options, an explanation for the correct answer, and reference information. You can also go right to the question here. Good luck!
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Study: Improvements in Kidney Failure Patient Education Critical
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U.S. Issues Patent for Wearable Artificial Kidney
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How Nephrology Nurses Met COVID-19 Challenges
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Worldwide Early Impact of COVID-19 on Dialysis Patients and Staff and Lessons Learned: A DOPPS Roundtable Discussion
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