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Resources
Surgical Services
Beth Honkomp, RN, MSN, MBA, CNAA, BC
The surgical services management module presents information on major areas that a manager must understand and demonstrate competence in running the surgical services area. The module is based on task statements derived from a recent surgical services job analysis. The analysis suggested that the surgical services manager must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the environment, be cognizant of the many regulations affecting the area, understand the necessity of coordination of work processes, and use appropriate metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the work performed.
The module is divided into four chapters about the conditions affecting the environment: regulations, compliance and reporting, coordination of work processes, and evaluation of effectiveness. The surgical services module provides several practical tools to assist the manager in gaining competency in leading in a very complex environment, such as a tool to analyze an untoward patient event, monitoring of patient safety, and an example of a perioperative dashboard.
This module is available for 1.6 continuing education contact hours.
You can order the module here.
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CNOR/CRNFA Monthly Update – October 2008
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News
AORN Scholarship Committee Announces Winners for the 2008 – 2009 Academic Year
CCI is proud to honor the winners of the Competency & Credentialing Institute Nursing Education Scholarships for 2008 – 2009.
- Michelle Burt, CNOR
- Debra Dunn, RN, MBA, CNOR
- Wendy Adcock, RN, CNOR, RNFA
- Wendy Ferro-Grant, RN, CNOR
- Kristy Simmons, RN, CNOR
- Serpil Kus, RN, CNOR
- Angela Fischer, RN, CNOR
- Paula Graling, RN, MSN, CNOR, CNS
We’d also like to congratulate the winners of the Competency & Credentialing Institute Endowed Education Scholarship.
- Sheena Field
- Rhonda Fuller
Did you Miss the Recertification Deadline? You still have Time to Keep your Credential Active
Recertification is still available! If you missed the July 1st recertification deadline and still wish to recertify your credential, you can for a nominal late fee. Contact CCI via email or call (888) 257-2667 for more information.
Don’t forget that you can use the professional portfolio to recertify in 2008. The portfolio is a good option for candidates who did not earn the required 125 contact hours needed for recertification. Please note: all activities included in the portfolio must have been earned or “performed” by June 30th to count toward recertification.
Vote in the 2008 Election - Voting Closes at Midnight on November 1, 2008
It’s time to select CCI’s next generation of leaders and your vote counts! Click here to submit your vote today.
One of the benefits of being certified is the opportunity to vote for new leaders who will help guide the future of CCI and its programs and services. Voting also allows you to stay active in your chosen profession and set the course for the future of certification.
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, RN, BSN, MSN, MA, CNOR; and Theodore J. Walker, RN, BSN, MSN, CNOR, APRN, BC. Each candidate has provided a short bio and statements regarding CCI’s key issues that you can access online to help you make your choice.
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 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 have earned your certification by August 1, 2008.
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!
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Deadlines & Announcements |
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- Are you interested in serving as a CCI Champion? CCI Champions are a select and dedicated group of nurses who provide inspiration and motivation for professional development, help to expand CNOR and CRNFA certification in the workplace, and who are a central resource within the hospital environment for competency and credentialing information. Join more than 500 CNORs in the Champion network. Click here to learn more or to volunteer.
- Mark your calendars for the 2008 Perioperative Nurse Week, November 10 – 14, 2008. This year’s theme is “Perioperative Nurses: Influencing the Future of Safe Patient Care.” Take a look at items in the CCI store to help you celebrate the achievements of your colleagues and employees.
- 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 AORN Congress, March 14 – 19, 2009, in Chicago. Plan to visit an expanded and extraordinary celebration in the Certification Oasis. CCI will have special giveaways and events to celebrate our anniversary. More details will be available in the coming months.
- Check out CCI’s FaceBook pages and start taking advantage of social networking. CCI has two pages including “CNOR – South Korea” and “CNOR Nurses.” Visit us today!
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