Re: New certification

[DBalinsat]

I disagree with Chris  point of view especially addressing neonatal specialty as part of CCRN! I maintained 3 certifications, fortunately my hospital is very supportive for advanced education, and I comply to all to their rules. NICU certification has a world of difference from CCRN, and so with PICU and so with ENT and etc.....CCRN does not encompass it all! Every organization & certifications has it's own mission & goals for the protection of the patient....Infusion therapy is another specialty that has its own, also this specialty is small compared to critical care, acute care & pediatrics specialties. Unfortunately you are creating a war between yourselves which is very, very embarrassing to other specialties and lowers self esteem amongst us that chooses to be in this specialty. I used to be in an IV therapy team (the early days,mid 90's i.e. starting IV's & PICC only) and we always get the low down comments from MD's & critical care nurses of "your are just an IV therapist, you don't know anything"! BUT NOW we are finally nationally recognized! we have our own standards & certification! We finally established our own identity ... that we are experts in infusion therapy not only to place a line but all the aspects of infusion therapy and where else can you learn about your own specialty but thru the experts & thru your own organization! AVA & INS have their own mission please don't make comparison and don't make a reason to split them apart you are destroying your own profession! we've gone a long way LET'S BE PROUD of our accomplishments as infusion nurses!!! Lets help each other strengthen our future and not weaken it !!! This topic has touch my heart ... just got to say my two cents! Elvie Balinsat Sacramento, CA