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NNCC's testing partner, Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET) has moved. Their new address is 35 Journal Square, Suite 901, Jersey City, NJ 07306. NNCC has updated the CCHT examination application with the new information. Please use the current CCHT examination application.

August 2013

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IN THIS E-NEWS BULLETIN, PLEASE FIND THE FOLLOWING SHORT NEW BRIEFS FROM THE NNCC:

In 2010 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandated that patient care technicians providing direct patient care in dialysis clinics must be certified within 18 months of employment. Nursing certification has remained voluntary. This study will replicate a study done by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) in 2007 of the Perceived Value of Certification. We will compare our results with those of that earlier study to see if there are any changes in how nurses and technicians value certification.

ANNA has revised their position statement regarding Advanced Practice in Nephrology Nursing.
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The NNCC is now offering two (2) new CCHT Career Mobility Scholarships 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 — deadline for submission is November 29, 2013.

Congratulations to the many nurses who certified by examination in 2012, showing their competency in nephrology. Special recognition is extended to the high scorers for the CNN-NP, CNN, and CDN exams:

• Karen K. Hammond, MSN, NP-C, CNN-NP
• Kathryn J. Kent RN BSN CNN
• Mary Beth Morrell, RN, CDN

This award publicly recognizes organizations that advocate for or promote any and all levels of nephrology nursing certification. Organizations that provide patient care to persons with kidney disease and employ certified nurses and technicians are eligible to apply for this award. Organizations include but are not limited to free standing outpatient dialysis units, hospitals, ambulatory care clinics. A unit or division of a larger organization is eligible to apply. The NNCC believes that such advocacy ultimately leads to quality patient care.

Congratulations to the many technicians who certified by examination in 2012, showing competency in nephrology. Special recognition is extended to the high scorer for the CCHT exam:

• Benjamin Wagner, CCHT

NNCC is very pleased to announce the 2013 winner of the CCHT Career Mobility Scholarship is Ormet Lynn Campbell of LaPlace, Louisianna.