CERTIFICATION For Lifelong Learning. Erika A. Borlie, DNP, MS, BSN, WHNP-BC, RN-C

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1 CERTIFICATION For Lifelong Learning Erika A. Borlie, DNP, MS, BSN, WHNP-BC, RN-C

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4 ANA is only full-service professional association representing 4 million RNs in the US. ANA members enjoy a wide range of benefits like: $125 off initial ANCC specialty certification Free Quarterly webinars with CE options Browse hundreds of discounted online independent study modules for every career need. American Nurse Today - Monthly journal featuring peer-reviewed clinical, practical, practice-oriented, and career articles. Member-only discounts are offered for: Professional Liability Insurance - Mercer Auto Insurance Nationwide Long Term Care insurance - Anchor Health Administrators Term Life Insurance - Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company Financial Planning - Edelman Financial Services (an $800 value) Student Loan Solutions Common Bond (get $300 cash back when you refinance) Online communities to network with RNs in your states and across the country. ANA also works at the national and state level to represent and protect the interests of nurses.

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6 ANCC is the only nurse credentialing organization to successfully achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification in the design, development, and delivery of global credentialing services and support products for nurses and health care organizations.

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8 Forty-four years of certifying nurses Original certification examinations launched in 1974: Gerontological Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Pediatric Nurse Practitioner There are currently 233,000 ANCC Certified Nurses ANCC certification empowers nurses with pride and professional satisfaction.

9 Certification is a process, often voluntary by which a nongovernmental agency or association grants a time limited recognition and use of a credential to individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and have met predetermined and standardized criteria required in the profession/role. Its purpose is to assure various publics that an individual has mastered a body of knowledge and acquired skills in a particular specialty.

10 Today s complex health care environment has a: Demand for well-informed, skilled nursing professionals. Demand for interprofessional collaboration. Institute of Medicine (IOM) advocates lifelong learning to be a key strategy. Ensures nurses take a leadership role in meeting nation s current and future health care needs. Certification signals that you possess a reliable level of specialty knowledge. Lifelong learning and continued professional development are essential. Success requires going above and beyond inservices and mandatory education.

11 Validation of expertise, knowledge and abilities in your specialty beyond licensure through a rigorous national examination or portfolio assessment methodology. Clinical experts dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based clinical care that contributes to optimum patient outcomes. Commitment to lifelong learning, patient advocacy and professional practice through ongoing continuing education and professional development activities. Meet and exceed nationally recognized standards of proficiency and professionalism.

12 12 Specialty Certifications 6 APRN Certifications 5NP 1 CNS 1 Interprofessional Certification To view the certification requirements for each certification, visit the Our Certifications page.

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14 Each certification specialty page has: Eligibility requirements for initial and renewal applications Pricing information for initial and renewal applications Free Study Aids

15 Signed agreement between the healthcare organization and ANCC to promote nursing excellence through certification among nursing staff. Increase certified nurses within the organization without having the nurses pay out of pocket. Success Pays includes certification by exam, certification renewals, and Retired Certified Nurses Recognition Program. Nurses are given two opportunities to achieve certification in their specialty of choice and the organization only pays for those who pass!

16 Eliminates barriers in pursuing certification. Helps nurses achieve certification. Nurses are given two (2) opportunities to pass. Eliminates financial barriers. The healthcare organization only pays for the nurses who pass! Reduces the nurses test taking anxiety. No minimum or maximum limit for number of certification renewals.

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18 Since the program started in July 1, 2013: 350 active Success Pays organizations across the US and one international 21,915 nurses have applied 15,650 nurses have become certified

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20 Easy as An agreement is signed between your organization and the ANCC. The nurse applies using the 8 digit code supplied to your hospital. Each month a statement and invoice is sent with the names who applied and the names who became certified. The organization increases the number of board certified nurses with no financial risk!

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