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Happy Thanksgiving from the NNCC!
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As we come together with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we at the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) want to express our deep gratitude to you, our dedicated nephrology community. Your commitment to excellence, compassion, and the extraordinary care you provide to your patients inspire us every day. This holiday, we celebrate you and the meaningful impact you make in so many lives.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, gratitude, and well-deserved rest. Thank you for everything you do!
With heartfelt appreciation,
The NNCC Board of Commissioners and National Office Staff
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NNCC 2024 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD WINNER!
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Congratulations to Elyssa Noce Ely, DNP APRN AGPCNP-C CDCES CNN-NP CGCP of Yale-New Haven Hospital for receiving the 2024 Quality Improvement Award for her project titled: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Educational Toolkit to Enhance Self-Management in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Watch for more to come from Elyssa and this winning project in quality improvement in a later edition of the NNCC Electronic Newsletter.
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Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
Take the NNCC NOVEMBER Pop Quiz
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NOVEMBER 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 dialysis nurse (CDN): A patient who is on maintenance hemodialysis is prescribed patiromer calcium (Veltassa) for chronic hyperkalemia. It is most important to monitor this patient for hyperkalemia and…
Take the quiz to see the list of options, choose the correct answer, and find the rationale and reference information.
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Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Job Analysis Survey
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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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NNCC Career Mobility Scholarships & Grants
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The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission® (NNCC®) offers of career mobility scholarships annually. Don't miss your opportunity to apply!
Clinical/Technical Career Mobility Scholarship – Deadline November 30
NNCC awards five (5) $3000.00 scholarships to CCHT, CCHT-A and CD-LPN/LVN certified individuals who are advancing their education in the field of health/sciences.
Advanced Practice Nurse Career Mobility Scholarship – Deadline November 30
NNCC awards a $5000.00 career mobility scholarship to CNN-NP certified individuals who are advancing their education in a doctoral program (DNP or PhD).
Nephrology Nurse and Technician Career Mobility Scholarship funding – Deadline May 1
NNCC has established funding for three (3) $3,000.00 career mobility scholarships for CCHT and CCHT-A certified, and three (3) $3,000.00 career mobility scholarships to CNN or CDN certified members of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) to support furthering education in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nephrology nursing or technician fields.
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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 2025
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NNCC will be exhibiting at the following conferences this Spring:
Las Vegas, NV
March 13 – 16, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
April 1 – 4, 2025
Boston, MA
April 10 – 13, 2025
Portland, OR
May 1 – 4, 2025
San Diego, CA
June 17 – 22, 2025
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