Re: New certification

[Denise Macklin]

The AVA certification process is in its infancy.  However, the basic exam will be offered to everyone nurses, as well as sales reps.  The advanced exam (level 2) will be offered to RN's and MD's only.  The CRNI focuses mainly on the infusion aspect of IV therapy. The core includes medications (antibiotics and Chemo) blood and blood components etc.  The AVA certification will focus on Vascular Access.  It will be some time before the AVA certification process will be complete.  However, it will offer a different certification than currently available with CRNI.  I would think that there will be nurses who hold both certifications in the future.  But for sure will choose one that best reflects their practice needs.    Denise Macklin ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Cavanaugh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 3:39 PM Subject: New certification 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