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Human Resource Management Sherron Kurtz, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNAA This module is approved for 1.9 continuing education contact hours. Human resource management is critically important to any surgical services or operating room manager. Today’s manager must manage all aspects of a variety of resources. It can be argued that the most critical resource is the “human resource.” This module touches on many aspects of human resource management. Mastering the skills discussed in this module will assist a manager to manage those resources successfully. Of particular interest today is recruitment and retention. We are in the midst of a severe nursing shortage, and managers need all the resources they can muster to attract and retain qualified staff members who will help them be successful. You can order the module here. 		 
  CNOR/CRNFA Monthly Update – November 2008
  
 

News

The CNOR Exam in October
During the month of October, 163 candidates took the CNOR exam. To date, more than 3,000 perioperative nurses have taken the exam.

New Board Member Elected
The election for the new CCI Board member was held from October 1 – November 2, 2008. The results are in and Joyce Cox, RN, MSN, CNOR, CRNFA, CNP has been elected to the CCI Board of Directors. Cox will replace Robin Lazenby, RN, BSN, MS, CNOR, whose countless contributions to CCI included serving a term as the organization’s President. 

Cox has been a perioperative nurse for 24 years, a CNOR for 14 years, and a CRNFA for 12 years. She is currently working with an OB/GYN group as well as a general surgery practice, Steven D. Cox, MD, Inc.  In addition to those positions, she is also a guest lecturer for Columbus State Community College’s RNFA program.  Prior to her current position, she was employed for 14 years with a general surgery group, Lancaster Surgical Associates, working as a CNOR and CRNFA.  She is also active on several boards including Central Ohio Chapter of AORN and Mid-Ohio District Nurses Association.  She recently served as a delegate to the AORN Congress, ONA Convention, and ANA House of Delegates.  Her CCI experience includes serving on the following committees: Item Writers, Item Reviewers, and Test Specifications, Form Review, Cut Score, CRNFA Logical Job Analysis Committee, and the Master Prepared Focus Group.

As a Board member Cox plans to help CCI promote safe, quality patient care through education and testing.  

AORN Foundation
Congress Grants Available
The AORN Foundation is pleased to announce grants for AORN members to attend AORN’s 56th Annual Congress. These grants in the amount of $500 are to help individuals defray travel costs to attend Congress, March 14-19 in Chicago.  For more information and an application please contact the AORN Foundation at foundation@aorn.org or go to the website at http://www.aorn.org/AORNFoundation/Grants/.

AORN Congress
Online Registration is open! Register by January 26, 2009 to receive a savings of up to $125.

Visit the 56th Annual Congress Homepage to learn:

For more information on the 2009 Congress, please visit
http://www.aorn.org/Congress or call Customer Service at 800-755-2676, Ext.1. Register now and save up to $125!


 
  Deadlines & Announcements  
 
  • The next CNOR and CRNFA exam application deadline is November 30.  Click here for more information on the CNOR exam. Click here for more information on the CRNFA exam.
  • CCI and ABNS will co-host “Nursing Certification & Competency Summit: Building a National Research Agenda” October 7 – 9, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, MD. 
  • CCI will celebrate its 30th anniversary during the 56th Annual AORN Congress, March 14 – 19, 2009, in Chicago. The Congress offers you expert speakers, unrivaled interaction with your peers, and the latest information to help you flourish in your career. Education tracks include ambulatory, clinical, leadership/management and much more.  Plan to visit an expanded and extraordinary celebration in the Certification Oasis.  CCI will have special giveaways and events to celebrate our anniversary. 
 

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