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REMINDER NOTICE
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NNCC’s website and database will undergo maintenance from July 26 through July 30. During this period, you will be unable to:
- Submit online recertification applications
- View the updated certified directory
- Purchase merchandise
Additionally, NNCC will not be able to process certification and recertification applications.
We encourage you to plan ahead to minimize any inconvenience. We apologize for any disruption this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We anticipate completing the upgrade within 2-3 days and will send a follow-up email once everything is back online.
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Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Job Analysis Survey Coming Soon
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Stay tuned and keep an eye on your email! NNCC is about to distribute the Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Job Analysis Survey, and your participation is crucial. The survey results will ensure that the CNN-NP certification examination accurately reflects current practices. Plus, by participating, you'll have a chance to WIN BIG in our Amazon Gift Card giveaway! We encourage all nephrology nurse practitioners to take part.
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Preceptor Credits for CNN and CDN
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If you are a Preceptor for nephrology/dialysis nurses, the NNCC Board of Commissioners and the Nurse Exam Board have approved the use of preceptor hours towards your continuing education requirement for recertification. A maximum credit of 8 contact hours can be applied to 160 precepting hours during your 3-year certification period.
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NNCC Nephrology Nurses
Take the NNCC JULY Pop Quiz
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JULY QUESTION! Here is another question of the month! “NNCC’s Question of the Month” helps you test your knowledge. This month we pose this question for the nephrology nurses (CNN): When performing an assessment of a patient who has diabetes mellitus and CKD, which of these findings should be of greatest concern to the nurse?
Take the quiz to see the list of options, choose the correct answer, and find the rationale and reference information.
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NNCCs Water for Dialysis Program: What's in your Water?
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NNCC’s Water for Dialysis Program, What’s in your Water? is a learning activity provided by NNCC to help participants obtain knowledge and competency concerning water treatment for dialysis. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify the components of the dialysis water system including their purposes, monitoring requirements, and patient safety considerations.
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• Explain how water-related clinical problems occur, are identified, and can be prevented.
• Discuss the elements of the CMS water survey that ensure compliance with safety.
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Great News: Upon completion, a certificate will be provided awarding a four-contact hour credit to be used towards NNCC certification or recertification continuing education requirements.
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Free Practice Exam! Approved CCHT-A Test-Takers!
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Experienced Dialysis Technicians, NNCC is now offering a free online practice exam when you are approved to take the CCHT-A certification examination. You now have one more reason to take the next step in the advancement of your career goals!
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FREE Online CNN-NP Practice Exam
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NNCC Board of Commissioners and the Advanced Practice Examination Board have examined some of the roadblocks for nephrology nurse practitioners taking the CNN-NP certification examination.
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A lack of resources and preparation materials seem to be a large factor. NNCC will now offer a free online CNN-NP practice examination to nephrology nurse practitioners who have been approved to take the CNN-NP examination. Upon approval for testing, nephrology nurse practitioners will receive a link to take the online practice exam. This, in addition to the free CNN-NP Certification Preparation Guide, will have you well on your way to preparing for the exam!
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UPCOMING EVENTS: FALL 2024
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NNCC will be exhibiting at the following conferences this Fall:
Atlanta, GA
September 16 – 18, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
September 18 – 20, 2024
San Diego, CA
October 23 – 27, 2024
New Orleans, LA
October 30 – November 1, 2024
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Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
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