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National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week
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We hope you enjoyed celebrating National Dialysis Technician Recognition Week, October 14 - 19, 2024! We are incredibly proud of our dedicated CCHTs and CCHT-As who tirelessly care for their dialysis patients. Your unwavering strength, compassion, and commitment to excellence inspire us all. It’s an honor to have you represent our certification, and we deeply appreciate everything you do!
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Thank your Advanced Practice Exam Board and Test Committee Members
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Thank you to our incredible Advanced Practice Exam Board and Test Committee members who dedicated their weekend in San Antonio, TX, to advancing the CNN-NP credential and exam! We're beyond grateful for the hard work and commitment to excellence. Thank you for your dedication to raising the bar in certification!
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Advanced Dialysis Technicians
Take the NNCC OCTOBER Pop Quiz
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OCTOBER 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 advanced dialysis technicians (CCHT-A): Within the first hour of a hemodialysis treatment, a patient complains of feeling cold and is shaking involuntarily. The technician should suspect that the patient most likely has…
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 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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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).
Nurse Career Mobility Scholarship funding – Deadline November 15
NNCC has established funding for three (3) $3,000.00 career mobility scholarships to NNCC certificant members of ANNA in pursuit of either a BSN or advanced degree in nursing.
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.
Barbara Prowant Research Grant – Deadline November 15
The NNCC has established this $5,000.00 nursing research grant to honor and recognize Barbara F. Prowant’s tremendous contributions to nephrology nursing and certification within the specialty. Her work improved the lives of patients everywhere. This research grant is established to promote nursing research, particularly in nephrology.
Research: Funding for pilot studies and partial funding for research projects, thesis, or dissertations.
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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:
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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