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Five Registered Nurses who work in the Critical Care Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital have chosen to take their mastery of skills, knowledge and abilities in nursing to the next level.
The nurses have successfully completed the American Association of Critical Care Nurses examination to become certified in their specialty area of Adult Critical Care. Nancy Allen, Amanda Dillon, Carissa Luking, Patricia Ochs, and Britni Roark recently passed the 150-question, 3-hour certification exam to receive the designation of CCRN. Pursuit of this certification reflects the dedication nurses exemplify as they provide direct bedside care to acutely or critically ill patients and their families.
Certification is a voluntary process of validating knowledge, skills, and abilities beyond the scope of RN licensure. Testing themselves against a national standard, certified nurses are role models of professional accountability. They distinguish themselves through a commitment to lifelong learning and career advancement.
In addition to successfully passing the CCRN examination, candidates must complete 1750 hours in direct bedside care of acutely and/or critically ill patients within the last two years, with 875 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application. CCRN certification may be renewed every 3 years. Certification renewal requires 432 hours in direct bedside care of acutely ill patients and completion of 100 Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs).
Carol Olson, Chief Nursing Officer of Good Samaritan Hospital, says certification provides patients and their families with validation that the nurse caring for them has demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in the complex specialty of critical care. “As health care has become more advanced, it has become increasingly vital to assure the public that health care professionals are also advancing,” she stated. “Everyone in the healthcare equation- patients, employers, nurses- benefits from certification as a mark of excellence.”
“Good Samaritan Hospital is proud to support continuing education and certification and to recognize these nurses in their accomplishment of becoming CCRNs,” added Rob McLin,” President and CEO of Good Samaritan Hospital. |
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GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL NURSES BECOME CCRN |