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 Certification Survey

Nursing specialty certification is recognized and supported by VUMC.  To better serve nurses in preparing for specialty certification, we would like to invite you to participate in a short survey.  Your input will be useful as we plan for educational support in preparation for specialty certification.

 The results of the survey will be shared through the Vanderbilt Nursing Website.  Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey.

 Please go to this link to access the survey. Deadline is February 5^th.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8DNJLVF

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Debbie Arnow, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development

VPNPP Website is filled with information for advancement as well as the VPNPP Toolkit. 

PCCN Certification

You are eligible for PCCN certification if you have completed 1750 hours of direct bedside care of acutely ill adult patients within the last 2 years (875 of these hrs are required within the past year).  This is equivalent to the CCRN certification that ICU nurses are eligible for.  PCCN stands for Progressive Care Certified Nurse.  Please click on AACN for more information.

Once you are PCCN certified, you can also test for a specialty certification in cardiology.

• Click on this link to learn more about the  cardiology_subspecialty certifications: 
• Leanna Miller, Nurse Educator for CVICU is nationally recognized for her critical care lectures and is also known for her CCRN Prep classes. 
• Leanna will be offering a prep class for the PCCN certification exam late summer/early fall.  Please let Shelly know if you are interested in attending.

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   You may access the Petition to begin a Nashville Chapter of the PCNA by clicking the link below.

  http://www.pcna.net/membership/chapters/index.php

   

We are pleased to announce that VPNPP is switching to an electronic application process.  This process has fewer steps for the applicant. It is efficient, environmentally friendly and will expedite the process of delivering the application to the advocacy team.  Applicants no longer need to compile paper documents and deliver them to the drop box.  The process is described below:

• Complete the advancement evaluation package as usual in the online VPNPP system
• When the online package is ready for submission, the applicant will complete the online application form found on the VPNPP website at https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vunet/vumc.php?site=vpnpp&doc=21846
  • The applicant will email the program coordinator his or her VPES scores (instructions on application page)
  • If desired, the applicant may email the program coordinator the completed interview questions for inclusion in the portfolio
• Upon receipt of the cover sheet and VPES scores, the VPNPP program coordinator will retrieve the evaluation materials (scoring sheet, documentation audits, and self, manager, and peer evaluations) electronically through the VPNPP system
  • Note: If applying for RN4, a copy of the HCT endorsement may be sent to the program coordinator by email, campus mail, or fax
• The program coordinator will compile these documents into an electronic portfolio for distribution to the assigned advocate team

Effective today, June 29, 2009, paper submissions will no longer be accepted.  Any paper applications that are received will be shredded and the applicant will be contacted to submit the application form and VPES evaluation electronically.

Nursing specialty certification is recognized and supported by VUMC.  To better serve nurses in preparing for specialty certification, we would like to invite you to participate in a short survey.  Your input will be useful as we plan for educational support in preparation for specialty certification.

 The results of the survey will be shared through the Vanderbilt Nursing Website.  Thank you in advance for your participation in this survey.

Please go to this link to access the survey. Deadline is February 5^th.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8DNJLVF

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Debbie Arnow, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Director of Clinical Education and Professional Development