NNCC testing partner, the Center for Nursing Education and Testing (C-NET), is distributing a national job analysis survey. New and experienced technicians, LPNs/LVNs, and registered nurses who are involved in their education and training are needed to complete the survey. The more who help with this process, the better the results. This survey will be very important in determining scope of practice and differentiating roles.
Highlights from the July 2010 Commissioners' meeting in Marquette, Michigan are now available online.
> Read the Highlights
NNCC offers three Career Mobility Scholarships through the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). The applicants must hold a current credential as a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) or as a Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN). For further qualifications and to download an application visit the ANNA website in the members only section.
The CNN-NP Board made two new recommendations to the Commission for approval. Based on the information supplied by that Board, the Commissioners approved these important modifications. First, a change in the number of clinical hours required for CNN-NP recertification was approved. One thousand hours over 5 years will be needed; this is to be congruent with the clinical requirements for national nurse practitioner (NP) recertification.
The CDN and CNN exam fees are set to increase effective January 1, 2011. Since computer based testing (CBT) is more expensive to administer the increase in fees is required. That being said, the increase will not take place until January 1, 2011. The exams may be taken until that time at the current rate so act now to save money!
> View the current fee schedule
The NNCC needs CNNs and CDNs to serve on test committees. Qualifications for the position include current certification, employed in a hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis facility, and being a creative thinker yet able to follow the rules. Participants learn via on the job training under very qualified individuals. Members of the Test Committees travel two times a year (leave home Friday and return home the following Monday) with travel expenses paid by NNCC.
The fee schedule starting January 1, 2010 will reflect recently increased exam administration costs for the new three-year certification period. For all CCHT exams scheduled to occur after January 1, 2010 the fee will be $195. Please see the fee schedule for more information about fees.
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Examination applications postmarked before January 1, 2008 will qualify for
the 2007 examination rates.
> View the 2007 Fee Schedule
> View the 2008 Fee Schedule
No individual shall be excluded from the opportunity to participate in the NNCC certification program on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.
Denial, Suspension, Revocation and other NNCC policies regarding certification and recertification are available here.
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