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News
CCI Changes CRNFA Education Eligibility Requirements
The CCI Board of Directors has approved a change in eligibility requirements for the CRNFA certification program. Effective August 1, 2008, a bachelor’s degree in any field, along with the completion of the existing CRNFA eligibility requirements, will be accepted in order to sit for the CRNFA exam. Prior to this date, a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or in its absence a master’s degree in nursing (MSN), was required. All other CRNFA exam requirements, including the requirement of a CNOR or APRN credential, 2,000 RNFA practice hours and completion of an accepted RNFA program, remain unchanged.
Expanding the bachelor’s degree requirement to include non-nursing bachelor’s degrees reflects the characteristics of a changing nursing workforce. Many nursing students are entering a second-career and have bachelor’s degrees in other fields such as business, the sciences or education. This change will maintain the existing standards and value of the credential, while allowing other baccalaureate prepared nurses to pursue a career as a CRNFA.
If you have any questions about the change please contact CCI at info@cc-institute.org or call 888/257-2667.
Spotlight on CCI News – Election Information Coming
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to select your future CCI leaders. One of the benefits of earning your CNOR is the opportunity to vote for new leaders who will help guide the future of CCI and its programs and services. Submitting your vote is quick and easy and ensures that your voice is heard. This opportunity should not be taken lightly—have pride in your certification and use your privilege to vote!
The CCI Governance Committee of the Board of Directors presents the following candidates for the one open Board position: Joyce Cox, RN, MSN, CNOR, CRNFA, CNP, James Stobinski, MSN, MA, BSN, CNOR and Theodore Walker, BSN, MSN, CNOR, APRN, BC. The candidate who you select will replace Robin Lazenby, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR, whose term expires in 2009. Lazenby has made countless contributions to CCI, including a term as the organization’s president.
Each candidate has provided a short bio and statements in the upcoming issue of CCI News regarding CCI’s key issues to help you make an informed decision. The special election issue will be mailed in September.
You may vote for one of the three candidates using the online system available at www.cc-institute.org. Detailed instructions are available online. The voting period begins on October 1, 2008 and is open until midnight on November 1, 2008. If you don’t have access to the Internet, please contact CCI at (888) 257-2667 to request a paper ballot. Paper ballots must be postmarked by November 1. Voting is confidential and handled by an independent auditor. You may vote only once and to be eligible to vote you must be certified by August 1, 2008.
Be sure to pay attention to the next issue of CCI News for more information.
CCI Launching New Certificate Program for Educators
The CCI Board of Directors recently approved an initiative to create a certificate program for perioperative clinical educators and preceptors. This is the second certificate program CCI has developed to enhance the professional development opportunities available for the perioperative community.
The program is in the development phases and is expected to be available in the fall of 2009. We will continue to update you on the development of this new resource.
CCI Launches Social Networking.
CCI has just started CNOR groups on LinkedIn and Facebook. If you are already belong to either of these sites, please join our group, where you can connect with other CNORs and the CCI staff. Click here to join our LinkedIn group, "The CNOR Group." Or you can find our Facebook group under the name, "CNOR nurses."
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