Nephrology Certification: What Is It?

Nephrology Certification: What Is It?


Identification: nnj_mj13A5
Issue: May-June 2013
Volume: Vol. 40, No. 3
Credits (Post Test and/or Evaluation Required)
Available until 06/30/2015
  • 1.30 - CH
  • 0.00 - Rx


Description

Contact hours available until 6/30/2015

Requirements for Successful Completion:Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:The author(s) reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

Nephrology Nursing Journal Editorial Board Statements of Disclosure: Deborah H. Brooks, MSN, APN-BC, CNNNP, disclosed that she is on the Consultant Presenter Bureau and the Advisory Board for Affymax, Inc.

Paula Dutka, MSN, RN, CNN, disclosed that she has received grant/research support from Keryx, Amgen, Rockwell, Fibrogen, Dynovox, and Otsuka; and she is on the Consultant and Presenter Bureau and theNephrology Nurse Advisory Board for Affymax/Takeda.

Patricia B. McCarley, MSN, RN, ACNPc, CNN, disclosed that she is on the Consultant Presenter Bureau for Amgen, Genzyme, and OrthoBiotech. She is also on the Advisory Board for Amgen, Genzyme, and Roche and is the recipient of unrestricted educational grants from OrthoBiotech and Roche.

All other members of the Editorial Board had no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, Nephrology Nursing Journal Editor, and Hazel A. Dennison, DNP, RN, APNc, CPHQ, CNE, ANNA Education Director.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:American Nephrology Nurses' Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Goal

To provide an overview of the various nephrology nursing and dialysis technician certifications and their accrediting agencies.

Objectives

  • Describe the differences between certification competence and professional licensure.
  • Discuss the different accrediting agencies for nephrology certification.

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Credits Available


Expired On: Jun 30, 2015

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