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Pharmacology Reference Guides – On Sale Today

CCI will launch a new, more comprehensive version of the pharma-cology reference guides later this year. The new version will feature more 189 drugs, more than triple the number in the original version.  If you haven’t already purchased the original version, do it today for a reduced rate. The original version is still accurate; the only difference between the versions is that the new version is expanded. 

Pharmacology Reference Book.  Now $20 (down from $30).

Pharmacology Pocket Guide – Now $15 (down from $20).

Purchase both for $35.

Click here to order today.

New for 2008 - CCI Launches Professional Portfolio

CCI launched a new optional, alternate method for CNOR recertification and reactivation on Jan. 1.  Candidates for CNOR recertification and former CNOR-certified nurses who want to regain their credential may submit a professional portfolio to provide the evidence necessary to maintain or reactivate their credential.

Please review these important points about the new portfolio process. 

• The portfolio is an optional method for recertification. 
• It will be offered in addition to the existing continuing education and re-examination options currently available for recertification.
• The contact hours method of recertification, requiring 125 contact hours, will remain an option for recertification.  
• The portfolio will replace the points method of recertification beginning in 2010 (until then, both options will be offered).
• The portfolio program will replace the existing Portfolio Program for reactivation and be the sole method to reactivate beginning in 2008.

The portfolio is not only a tool for recertifcation or reactivation; it has many uses.  It promotes ongoing learning, encourages self-reflection and application of learning to practice, and provides flexible methods to maintain continuing competence. It can also be used by employers for performance reviews and can serve as a tool in your professional life.
You can download a PDF version of the portfolio online here. If you have any additional questions about this process, please feel free to contact CCI headquarters at 888-257-2667 or via e-mail at info@cc-institute.org.

Record-Breaking Year – 30,000 Plus Certified
CCI is proud to announce that for the first time in our 29-year history, we currently have more than 30,000 nurses currently certified. The total number of certificants has hovered around the 30,000 mark before, but this year’s exam statistics for individuals who hold an active credential are record breaking. CCI currently certifies 31,157 nurses. Thank you for your continued support of our growing community.

ABNS Creates a Certification Bibliography

The American Board of Nursing Specialties recently launched a bibliography of published sources that focus on nursing certification. The bibliography includes resources in the following categories:

• General Information on Nursing Certification
• Specialty Certification
• Value of Certification
• Role Delineation/Exam Development
• Advanced Practice Certification
• Descriptive Studies
• Patient Outcome Studies
• Certification and Recertification Methods
• Continuing Competency
• General Interest

 Click here to access this new resource.

• Mark your calendars for the 2008 recertification deadline - Tuesday, July 1. CCI has sent recertification packets to all certificants due to recertify in 2008. If you do not receive your packet by the end of January, please contact CCI at info@cc-institute.org or call 888/257-2667.
   
• CCI has launched a new search feature on our Web site. The new feature will allow you to find information quickly and easily by entering key words or phrases.  Try this new feature today by visiting www.cc-institute.org and using the search toolbar in the upper right-hand corner.
  
• The next deadline to register for the CNOR and CRNFA exams is February 29. Click here for more information about CNOR certification. Click here for more information about the CRNFA certification.
  
• The Certification Oasis Lounge will be located in the Arena, Meeting Room 2 of the Anaheim Convention Center during the following hours:     

  Sunday, March 30	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Monday, March 31	7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Tuesday, April 1	7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Wednesday, April 2	7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Thursday, April 3	7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

In 2008, the Oasis will feature a “Champion Corner,” an area for CCI Champions to meet your Board and Staff Liaisons and receive a special gift. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information on this and other Oasis features.