NNCC Newsletter | May 2025

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NNCC Newsletter
May 2025
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Thank you to the NNCC Board of Commissioners for coming together May 17 - 18 in La Jolla, CA. Your dedication, insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to elevate our mission and support certified nurses and technicians everywhere.
We appreciate your time, leadership, and the important work you do to guide the future of certification in nephrology nursing.
 
Thank you for your service and passion!
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Caroline Webb, MSN APRN FNP-C CNNCongratulations to Caroline Webb, MSN APRN FNP-C CNN.
 
Caroline has accepted the position as President-elect. Caroline will serve as President beginning 4/1/2027.
 
Caroline Webb is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Chapel Hill, NC, with over a decade of experience in nephrology. She recently completed a year-long advanced practice fellowship in hypertension and nephrology at the Mayo Clinic. Her clinical background includes roles as a CKD/ESRD case manager, outpatient peritoneal dialysis nurse, and acute hemodialysis nurse. Caroline earned her MSN from Averett University in 2023. Since 2016, she has been actively involved with the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), beginning as a subject matter expert on the CNN test committee. She currently serves as the CNN Chairperson and Commissioner Liaison to the nursing test committees.

What’s Your Story? Share it with NNCC!
The NNCC National Office received an outpouring of positive feedback on the inspiring story submitted by Jennifer Barker, CCHT-A, highlighting her journey from CCHT to CCHT-A in the April 2025 NNCC electronic newsletter. Her experience truly resonated with our community, and now, we want to hear from you!
 
Do you have a story about your career path and experiences as a nephrology nurse or dialysis technician? Whether it's a personal milestone, a professional breakthrough, or a moment that reminded you why you chose this field or why you took the next step to get certified, we’d love for you to share it.
 
Your journey could be the next to inspire others and be featured in the NNCC Electronic News!
 
Submit your story here.
 
Let your voice be heard and your story celebrated!

Quality Improvement Award Deadline – June 15
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The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission® (NNCC®) has developed this award to recognize an individual or organization participating in a quality improvement project that promotes optimal patient outcomes in nephrology. At least one of the individuals submitting the application must be currently certified by NNCC.

 
NNCCs Water for Dialysis Program: What's in your Water?
NNCC’s Water for Dialysis Program, What’s in your Water? is a learning activity provided by NNCC to help participants obtain knowledge and competency concerning water treatment for dialysis. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
 
• Identify the components of the dialysis water system including their purposes, monitoring requirements, and patient safety considerations.
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• Explain how water-related clinical problems occur, are identified, and can be prevented.
• Discuss the elements of the CMS water survey that ensure compliance with safety.

Great News: Upon completion, a certificate will be provided awarding a four-contact hour credit to be used towards NNCC certification or recertification continuing education requirements.


Free Practice Exam! Approved CCHT-A Test-Takers!
Experienced Dialysis Technicians, NNCC is now offering a free online practice exam when you are approved to take the CCHT-A certification examination. You now have one more reason to take the next step in the advancement of your career goals!
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FREE Online CNN-NP Practice Exam
NNCC Board of Commissioners and the Advanced Practice Examination Board have examined some of the roadblocks for nephrology nurse practitioners taking the CNN-NP certification examination.
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A lack of resources and preparation materials seem to be a large factor. NNCC will now offer a free online CNN-NP practice examination to nephrology nurse practitioners who have been approved to take the CNN-NP examination. Upon approval for testing, nephrology nurse practitioners will receive a link to take the online practice exam. This, in addition to the free CNN-NP Certification Preparation Guide, will have you well on your way to preparing for the exam!
 

UPCOMING EVENTS: SPRING 2025
NNCC will be exhibiting at the following conference this Spring. We hope to see you there!
 
San Diego, CA
June 17 – 22, 2025
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