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!
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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.
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> View the 2008 Fee Schedule

NNCC is soliciting photographs of certified staff in clinical settings. These photos may be used for NNCC booth displays and the NNCC website. All photos submitted must be accompanied by a completed permission form. Any patients who are photographed must also complete any permission forms required by the dialysis unit or clinical institution. Submit your photos directly to NNCC at kimm@ajj.com or via mail to the NNCC National Office, 200 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080.

Effective November 1, 2006 for all CNN and CDN certificants due to recertify beginning November 1, 2009 only candidates pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing full time: 1) will be eligible to waive the work requirement and this exception will be approved for only one recertification period; and 2) may apply all academic coursework in lieu of nephrology nursing continuing education for only one recertification period.

For CNN's who recertify by continuing education, only the 45 hours of nephrology nursing content from approved providers will now be required. Because this change represents a decrease in the required contact hours, it is effective immediately. The 60-hour requirement, which could include up to 15 hours of general nursing content, is no longer in effect.