They are probably referring to the latest article in the most
recent INS Newsline. All nursing certification boards strive to be
recognized by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). This
group sets the standards by which any certification process is
measured. The CRNI process is now recognized for meeting those
standards. Lynn
At 2:56 PM -0500 9/22/06, Nicholas Williams wrote:
I went to my local INS meeting last nite and was told that CRNI is now nationally recognized.
Nick
>>> "Lynn Hadaway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 09/22/06 10:06 AM >>>
I think you are overlooking the many avenues that
are available to obtain recert units for the
CRNI. Nurses can obtain these units by going to a
local INS chapter meeting, by attending an AVA
conference, etc.
I can also see many, many differences between the
CCRN and CRNI. Other than AVA and LITE, there are
no other conferences that address the content
areas of the CRNI exam. AVA and LITE can apply to
INCC for a certain number of recert units to be
earned by attending those conferences. While some
may regard the INCC position on this issue to be
restrictive of nurses, we must remember that the
mission of any certification board is not for the
benefit of the profession. There mission is for
the protection of the public. I think if you look
at some of the other smaller certifications you
will find a similar approach. Also INCC has now
meet the criteria from the American Board of
Nursing Certifications. You can read more about
this stringent process at
www.nursingcertification.org. Lynn
At 3:58 PM -0400 9/21/06, Henderson, Karin wrote:
>Not having a CRNI myself...my certification is
>as a nurse practitioner and CCRN...certification
>speaks volumes to the community and support
>professional nursing practice. My experience as
>a director of an IV Nursing Department and PICC
>program that support 1000 beds is...many many IV
>nurses would LOVE to obtain certification,
>HOWEVER, the stringent requirements from INS
>that most of the CEUs be obtained ONLY by
>attending one of their national meetings is
>absolutely prohibitive to most
>nurses...hospitals have cut education budgets
>and time off for travel to far away conferences
>is less than optimal for most.
>
>As a CCRN, a critical care credential that
>represents the LARGEST group of certified
>nurses...my suggestion is that INS or ANY
>organization seeking to offer certification
>needs to look at the manner in which AACN
>requires continuing education. It is NOT
>necessary to attend their exclusive meetings to
>recertify...this is a HUGE roadblock to the many
>fine practitioners in IV nursing who wish
>certification. IF AVA offers a national
>certification that is not so prohibitive to its
>members...I predict that it will be THE
>certification of choice for this specialty. As
>a manager of a large team, I see the struggles
>that my CRNIs have every time they need to
>recertifiy...trying to get to that exclusive
>conference.....just thoughts from another
>certified nurse.
>
>Karin Henderson, RN, MSN, CCRN, CS-GNP
>Director of IV Services/PICC Program
>Moses Cone Health System
>Greensboro, NC
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf
>Of Chris Cavanaugh
>Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 3:39 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>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 upäAVA
>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
>
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