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© Canadian Nurses Association, 2012
Get certified in your nursing specialty and Care to be the
Best!
CNA Webinar Series: Progress in Practice
Leslie Anne PatryManager, Certification and Credentialing
September 10, 2013
Lucie Vachon, RN, BScNurse Advisor, Certification Program
Professional Practice DivisionCanadian Nurses Association
Leslie Anne Patry, RN, MScNManager, Certification and Credentialing
Professional Practice DivisionCanadian Nurses Association
Poll Question
Are you planning to write one of the CNA Certification exams this April 2014?
a. Yes b. No
Definition of Certification
RN -with experience
in nursing specialty
RN - writesCNA certification
exam
RN -CNA Certification Renewal
every 5 years to Maintain
CNA credential
VOLUNTARY PROCESS
Certification
The credential confirms that an RN has committed to a national standard of professional competence.It was created by registered nurses for registered nurses.
Benefits of Certification
• Certification benefits the entire health-care community, from the patient to the nurse to the employer, by supporting nursing excellence and continuing competence.
• Supporting certification can help employers recruit and retain highly qualified nurses by contributing to job satisfaction.
Benefits of Specialty Certification
CNA-Certified Nurses Demonstrate…
• commitment to excellence in patient care• comprehensive understanding of their specialty/area
of nursing practice• desire to challenge their knowledge and skills in the
specialty at a national level• commitment to personal growth, nursing excellence
and continuing competence
Historical Perspective
1991:First official CNA certification exam was Neuroscience Nursing.
2011:CNA celebrates the 20th year of the program.
2014:PeriAnesthesia 20th specialty — First Exam Administration.
Specialty/Area of Practice
#
Cardiovascular 822
Community Health 840
Critical Care 1,210
Critical Care Pediatric 120
Emergency 1,301
Enterostomal Therapy 123
Gastroenterology 277
Gerontology 2,502
Hospice Palliative Care 1,488
Medical-Surgical 470
Specialty/Area of Practice
#
Nephrology 1,201
Neuroscience 321
Occupational Health 735
Oncology 1,802
Orthopaedic 180
Perinatal 779
Perioperative 1,539
Psychiatric/Mental Health 1,681
Rehabilitation 285
Total all specialties 17,676
CNA Certification
Exam Development
Subject matter experts volunteerto develop exam content.
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Eligibility Criteria
• current registration/licensure in Canada as an RN
• education and experience in the speciality/area of nursing practice:*
– Accumulated a minimum of 3,900 hours of experience as an RN in the nursing specialty over the past FIVE years in full-time, part time or casual employment
or– If you have successfully completed a formal post-basic nursing
program in your specialty of at least 300 hours, you may apply with a minimum of 2,925 hours in your specialty over the past FIVE years
* Enterostomal therapy nursing has different eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
• Endorsement from supervisor
• Submit applicable documents and appropriate fees
• Apply onlineOR
• Complete the application form and mail it in
Current Status
Exam administration• annual administration• 20 specialties/areas of
nursing practice• bilingual exams• 2,100+ candidates• 70+ writing centres across
Canada
Certification Exams
• 3.5-hour exam• approximately 160 to 165 questions• multiple-choice questions:
question (stem), then four possible answers
Types of Questions
1. Knowledge/comprehension
2. Application
3. Critical thinking
Example: Knowledge/Comprehension (Community Health)
What type of immunity refers to the ability of a population to resist an epidemic?
1. Active immunity2. Passive immunity3. Herd immunity4. Cross immunity
Answer and Rationale
What type of immunity refers to the ability of a population to resist an epidemic?
1. Active immunity2. Passive immunity3. Herd immunity4. Cross immunity
Rationale: Herd immunity is the ability of a population to resist an epidemic as a result of a mass vaccination program or as a result of mass infection or exposure to a disease.
References: Allender, Rector & Warner (2012), p. 180
Competency: 1.16h Applies the principles of immunization: types of immunity (active, passive, cross, herd).
Example: Application (Psychiatry and Mental health)Madison, 15 years old, is attending an outpatient appointment for the first time. She states that she has had trouble sleeping and has stopped attending classes regularly. She also states that she thinks she is stupid and there is no point going to school. What should the psychiatric and mental health nurse do first?
1. Assess Madison for substance abuse2. Provide health education regarding sleep hygiene3. Assess Madison’s sense of self4. Discuss with Madison her support systems
Answer and Rationale
.Madison, 15 years old, is attending an outpatient appointment for the first time. She states that she has had trouble sleeping and has stopped attending classes regularly. She also states that she thinks she is stupid and there is no point going to school. What should the psychiatric and mental health nurse do first?
1. Assess Madison for substance abuse.2. Provide health education regarding sleep hygiene.3. Assess Madison’s sense of self.4. Discuss with Madison her support systems.
Rationale: By assessing Madison’s sense of self, the nurse will be able to develop interventions to address poor coping and self-esteem issues.References: Townsend (2012), pp. 282-285
Competency: 3.9 Promotes the person’s sense of identity, meaning in life, resiliency, self-esteem, power and hope.
Example: Critical Thinking (Emergency)
Mr. Van Bruin, 38 years old, presents with right flank pain radiating to his groin with nausea and vomiting. His HR is 112, RR 18, BP 140/76 and pain is 10/10. He is restless and pale. The urine dipstick is positive for microscopic blood. He has no history of this type of pain. What priority interventions should the emergency nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Obtaining urethral discharge specimen and antibiotics2. Administering narcotics and ketorolac (Toradol)3. Obtaining urine cultures and administering antibiotics4. Keeping him n.p.o. and preparing him for surgery
Answer and Rationale
Mr. Van Bruin, 38 years old, presents with right flank pain radiating to his groin with nausea and vomiting. His HR is 112, RR 18, BP 140/76 and pain is 10/10. He is restless and pale. The urine dipstick is positive for microscopic blood. He has no history of this type of pain. What priority interventions should the emergency nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Obtaining urethral discharge specimen and antibiotics2. Administering narcotics and ketorolac (Toradol)3. Obtaining urine cultures and administering antibiotics4. Keeping him n.p.o. and preparing him for surgery
Rationale: Pain management is a priority for clients with renal or urinary calculi.References: Emergency Nurses Association (2010), p. 483.Competency: 08-02b Selects nursing interventions associated with the following alterations in genitourinary system: renal colic.
Resources to Prepare
For each exam, the online resources available are:• list of specialty competencies• exam blueprint • bibliography list • online practice test
http://getcertified.cna-aiic.ca
Resources to Prepare
Specialty Competencies
Specialty Competencies Exam Blueprint
Online Practice test
Resources to Prepare
Also available:• list of mentors• list of study groups• NurseONE• National Nursing Specialty Associations
Study group
List of Mentors
List of Study Groups
National Nursing Specialty Associations
Tips to Prepare
• Read and refer to the CNA certification specialty competencies on a regular basis.
• Focus on common practice (not unit-specific).
• What concepts are you not familiar with?
…and
• alone vs. group — it’s your choice• lectures• ask other members of multidisciplinary
team to help• other resources: videos, texts, buddy
with RN
2014 Certification Administration
Next administration: April 5, 2014
Applications accepted fromSeptember 3 to November 6, 2013
Candidates can apply online or by mail
Initial Certification
Successful Result
Congratulations! Félicitations!
CNA-certified nurses can use designation after their name
Florence Nightingale, RN, BScN, GNC(C)
Jeanne Mance, inf.aut., B.Sc. inf., CSIG(C)
Maintaining the Credential
• valid for a five-year term• supports the concept of continuing
competence• renewal requirements• most nurses choose the continuous
learning option
Thank you!
Questions/Discussion
Barb Mildon, president of the Canadian Nurses Association., proudly wearing their CNA certification pins, Judith Shaiman ICN president and Rachel Bard CNA CEO
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For more information:
[email protected]@cna-aiic.ca
http://getcertified.cna-aiic.ca
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