Re: New certification

[Janet Pettit]

Hi Chris, In my role as a nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist there are 2 certifications as well as two licenses that i have to have.  Both roles have overlap, similar to the roles of some infusion nurses, i.e. there are some who only place lines, some that only offer infusion through lines and some that do both. Janet Pettit On Sep 21, 2006, at 12:39 PM, Chris Cavanaugh wrote: Hi gang—I was hoping to see some discussion regarding this on the list, but have not so I thought I would get the pot stirred up…AVA announced at the Town Hall meeting that they are working on a new certification, one that may have 2 levels, one for licensed (MDs and RNs) and one for unlicensed (manufacturers, sales reps).  What do people think about this?  Is it a duplication of efforts?  Will those that have a CRNI go ahead for this certification also?  My experience has been that so few people know what a CRNI is, that yet another certification in infusion may confuse them.  Are there any other specialties that have more than one certification?  I could not think of any.  I am interested in hearing what group has to say.  Thanks   Chris Cavanaugh, CRNI 3606 Molona Dr. Orlando, FL 32837 407-928-9297