NNCC's approach to certification has always been patient-focused, with the primary goals of promoting patient safety and ensuring quality of care.
NNCC offers certification for nephrology and dialysis healthcare professionals in virtually any role, from technicians to nurse practitioners.
As a charter member of the ABNS, no one is more committed to nephrology-related certification.
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Good tests do not arise spontaneously from item writers. They are carefully planned. A test has a specific blueprint, or test plan, which identifies what needs to be included on the test. In addition, there is a list of the key content or activities performed by technicians. Both the blueprint and the key content/activities serve as item-writing guides or “test specifications” for the item writers.