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Announcing the NNCC 2024 Nephrology Nursing Advocacy Award Winners
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Each year, NNCC's Board of Commissioners reviews application submissions for the NNCC Nephrology Nursing Certification Advocacy Award. This award was developed to publicly recognize organizations that advocate for or promote all levels of nephrology nursing certification. The award winner will receive a plaque to honor their efforts, a check for $1000, and recognition throughout the year.
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Congratulations Lenox Hill Hospital (Northwell Health): This year, the NNCC Board of Commissioners are honored to announce Lenox Hill Hospital, In New York, NY for their admirable efforts to advocate for certification in nephrology! Thank you
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for all that you do to promote nephrology certification for a better, safer work environment!
On National Certified Nurses Day, March 19, 2024, NNCC President, Lori Neal, BSN RN CNN, visited Lenox Hospital (Northwell Health) in New York, NY to present Marlyn Batan and the staff with the Advocacy Award and check. Lori was greeted with a huge celebration honoring the event. Lori had a few words to say about this program: “It is team-oriented and dedicated to providing excellent care for its patients and their family members.” Lori said she was delighted to meet the folks at Lenox Hill Hospital and enjoyed spending time with them. She also said that the team expressed great appreciation for Marlyn and her leadership.
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Quality Improvement Award:
Applications Due June 30, 2024
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NNCC’s Quality Improvement Award is ready for your application! Deadline to submit is June 30, 2024. Quality improvement is the foundation for improving care delivery and patient outcomes. Nurses, advance practice providers, and technicians are essential stakeholders in improving the process.
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NNCC believes that applying quality improvement strategies to the care of nephrology patients ultimately leads to safer and better outcomes. Ready to submit your application?
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NNCC Advanced Dialysis Technicians
Take the NNCC MAY Pop Quiz
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MAY QUESTION! It's time for another question of the month! NNCC’s Question of the Month helps you test your knowledge. This month we pose this question to the Advanced Dialysis Technician. “Patients with chronic kidney disease are generally in which of these physiological states?” Click the link 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: SPRING 2024
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NNCC will be exhibiting at the following conferences this Spring:
Nashville, TN
June 25 - 30, 2024
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FDA Class I Recalls of Dialysis Products for Potential Risk of Serious Injury or Death:
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Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
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