NNCC Email Newsletter | November 2018

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

NNCC News & Opportunities

NNCC Reduces Recertification Costs
for CNN, CDN, and CNN-NP

NNCC Reduces Recertification Costs 
for CNN, CDN, and CNN-NPGreat news! NNCC has listened to your concerns about your continuing education costs and has reduced the price of recertification through continuing education for the CNN, CDN, and CNN-NP credentials. Effective January 1, 2019, for those due to expire January 1, 2019 and beyond, NNCC will reduce fees as follows:

CNN and CDN Certificants:

  • Recertication by CE fee – Reduced from $250 to $175
  • Recertication by CE Fee – Reduced from $225 to $150 (for members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs)

CNN-NP Certificants:

  • Recertification by CE fee – Reduced from $350 to $300
  • Recertification by CE fee – Reduced from $325 to $275 (for members of the American Nephrology Nurses Association, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs)

Questions? Visit www.nncc-exam.org, email nncc@nncc-exam.org, or call 888-884-6622.


Apply by November 30
for Career Mobility Scholarships
 

via NNCC  

Career Mobility Scholarship

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FAQ: What Does the CCHT-A Credential Mean?

CCHT-A CredentialWhen you earn your CCHT-A credential, you’ve demonstrated that you’ve reached an advanced level of practice and clinical experience in your current role that was validated by examination. To learn more about CCHT-A, click here and to see what is covered in the CCHT-A certification examination, download this Certification Preparation Guide.


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NNCC News & Opportunities

Dialysis Infection Prevention Poster Available in Two Languages from CDC

The Days Since Infection Poster is a great way to raise awareness about dialysis bloodstream infections (BSI). Facilities are encouraged to display the poster for patients, families, and staff. It’s now available in English and Spanish. (Making Dialysis Safer Coalition newsletter, 10/18)

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Study: Patients with CKD, Providers, at Odds Over Life Goals

Older adults with advanced CKD prioritize independence as a top outcome priority while nephrology providers prioritize staying alive, according to a recent study at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. (Nephrology News & Issues, 11/6/18)

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Industry News & Advice

Defusing Lateral Violence and Abuse
(American Nurse Today)