As healthcare becomes increasingly complex and challenging, the value of certification as a mark of excellence is more important than ever. Achieving board certification demonstrates to patients, employers and the public that a nurse’s knowledge, skills and abilities meet rigorous national standards – and reflects a deep commitment to patient safety ^1
1 https://www.aacn.org/ 

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~ 2022 ~

~ 2021 ~

Celebrating our certified nurses schedue on March 19, 2021: Certified Nurses Recognition Day.pdf

New certifications to celebrate:

Certification Scholarships Available

Aug 23, 2021

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For a limited time, AACN is offering certification scholarships for members seeking a CCRN or PCCN credential for the first time. Each scholarship includes a one-time exam registration fee plus access to a comprehensive AACN online certification review course. Scholarship applicants must meet specific certification eligibility requirements and be first-time CCRN or PCCN candidates. AACN will grant a total of 82 scholarships with applications due by Oct. 18, 2021. See below for details and a link to apply.

These scholarships are made possible through generous support from the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association (MLBTPA). Both organizations wish to recognize nurses for their amazing work during the COVID-19 pandemic … and what better way than providing an opportunity for nurses’ professional advancement though certification.

Scholarship and Application Details

Scholarships to Be Awarded:

Forty-one (41) CCRN (acute/critical care) or PCCN (progressive care) nursing certification scholarships funded through a donation by PBATS

Forty-one (41) CCRN (acute/critical care) or PCCN (progressive care) nursing certification scholarships funded through a donation by MLBTPA

Includes:

One-time registration fee for computer-based certification exam: Option of CCRN (Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal) or PCCN (Adult) Certification

AACN Certification Review Course Online: Option of CCRN (Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal) or PCCN (Adult)

Scholarship Eligibility

Hold current active membership (RN status) in AACN at the time of application and throughout the full term of the funded activity (August 2021 to July 2022).

Be a first-time candidate for the CCRN or PCCN certification desired (if you are or have been certified as one, you may apply for the other)

Meet the specific "Initial Eligibility Requirements" for CCRN (Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal) or PCCN (Adult) certification as outlined in each credential's initial certification exam handbook

Must apply and schedule certification exam within six months of notification

Note: the following are NOT eligible for an AACN certification scholarship:

Members of the AACN or AACN Certification Corporation board of directors or national office staff

Nurses who have previously held (or currently hold) the credential they are applying for

Submission Process:

Complete online certification scholarship application, including basic biographical and demographic information plus thoughtful responses to additional required questions

Application deadline: Oct. 18, 2021

Recipients to be notified by email by Dec. 1, 2021

For questions, please email certscholarships@aacn.org.

~ 2020 ~

Kudos to  our 229 nurses who chose to attain and/or maintain their professional certifications in 2020: 2020 Certification Report.pdf

During nurses week, the RNs with certifications were invited to a celebratory breakfast.  New "badge buddies" were also distributed to distinguish those RNs with professional certifications.  Click here for a complete list of the nurses who were celebrated on May 10th, 2018, Nurses with Professional Certifications.pdf

Since May, 2018 the following RNs achieved professional certifications: