New Dialysis Certification Exams Available from The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2012 |
CCHT Career Mobility Scholarship Available
The CCHT Career Mobility Scholarship is awarded annually to support a qualified technician's continuing education and development or support of a program to improve patient outcomes in the health science field. Visit the Scholarships / Grants section for more information.
CNN-NP Computer Based Exam
Effective immediately computer based testing (CBT) is available for nurse practitioners applying to take the Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner Exam (CNN-NP). To notify the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) please indicate "CBT" on the line marked "Exam city and state." As with all other NNCC exams, a paper/pencil version will also be available as requested.
NNCC Commissioner Opportunities
The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) is seeking three commissioners to begin service spring 2013. NNCC commissioners must attend three commission meetings per year and the ANNA National Symposium. A commissioner serves for two years and can be renewed two times for a maximum of six consecutive years of service. Please see the About NNCC section of this site for more information on NNCC and its activities.
Change in Work Hour Criteria for CDN and CNN Exams
In the summer of 2011, the Commission members changed the work hours required to be eligible to take the CNN exam and in the work hours required for recertification for the CDN and CNN exams. As of 08-01-2012, the work hours required to be eligible to take the CNN exam have been increased to a minimum of 3000 hours working as a nephrology nurse during the three (3) years prior to submission of the exam application.
Highlights from August 2011 NNCC Electronic Bulletin
NNCC Electronic Bulletin - August 2011
CCHT Board Formed
NNCC is proud to announce the formation of the CCHT Board. The initial focus of this new board will be to analyze and report on the recent technician work survey.
> Meet the CCHT Board
Important Changes to CCHT Eligibility Criteria - Effective 6/1/2011
The NNCC has made an important change to the CCHT eligibility criteria and examination application booklet effective 6/1/2011. Click here to view CCHT Eligibility Criteria. Be sure to download the latest version of the CCHT Certification (revision date 6/2011).
CCHT Recertification Information You Need to Know
Think you know all you need to know about the CCHT recertification process? Check out our "Did You Know.." sheet, and make sure you do.
> Download the "Did You Know..." Information
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