Category: Board Certification

Celebrate Certified Nurses Day!

Certified Nurses DayTM held annually on March 19, honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. A registered nurse (RN) license allows nurses to practice. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill, and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers certification in gerontological nursing – the gold standard in demonstrating clinical excellence in geriatric patient care. Less than one percent of RNs have this credentialing, so credentialed RNs help providers stand out in a highly competitive marketplace.

AHCA/NCAL encourages Members to recognize their credentialed RNs on March 19. If your RNs are not yet credentialed, take an important step on your quality journey by watching this video or going to the AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep Course (GNP) web site to learn more about this terrific course.

Save $100 off each enrollment when the promo code VBP2019 is used at the time of registration between now and 4/30/19.

To find out more about the  Gero Nurse Prep program, email us at  concne@unmc.edu or call 402-559-1990.

Please join us at the 2019 Quality Summit!

Heidi Keeler, Anna Fisher, Dave Kyllo and Angie Szumlinski invite you to join them on Monday March 18th, from 1-2:30 as they explain how ANCC credentialing and and board certification in gerontological nursing can strengthen the ability to demonstrate overall clinical competence and improved resident outcomes with surveyors in this educational session.

“Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance.”

Description: Competent RNs drive quality care and outcomes in long term care settings. PDPM and value- based purchasing also means they now control the financial success of a facility. Providers need to sharpen the clinical knowledge and leadership skills of their RNs if they are to succeed in this new environment. This session will discuss how offering specialized training such as the Gero Nurse Prep course prepares RNs for the new challenges and positions them for board certification in gerontological nursing through the American Nurses Credential Center.

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Describe the key clinical outcomes that improve in facilities with ANCC board certified RNs
  2. Discuss how Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC board certification increase RN confidence and competence in the assessment process and clinical leadership

Explain how ANCC credentialing and board certification in gerontological nursing can strengthen the ability to demonstrate overall clinical competence and improved resident outcomes with surveyors

 

Gero Nurse Prep is on sale!

Save $100 off the regular registration fee now through April 30 by using promo code VBP2019 (all caps).  AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep provides tremendous value at this AHCA/NCAL member $590 sale price.   That’s less than $20 per contact hour for outstanding nursing education that makes a measurable difference on so many fronts.

Three easy ways to learn more about Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC Board certification:

  1. Watch this video to learn more about AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep and build a strong geriatric nursing team with AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep.
  2. For an even deeper dive into competent geriatric nursing, watch this free AHCA/NCAL webinar “Improving Clinical Outcomes through Competent Gerontological Nurses.”
  3. Attend the Monday, March 18 AHCA/NCAL Quality Symposium session in Tampa at 1 p.m. titled “Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance.”  The session will feature the latest AHCA/NCAL research showing the impact Board certified RNs have on key quality indicators, survey citations and reimbursement.

My RN is Smarter than Your RN: Case Study Benefits of the Gero Nurse Prep Program

This educational session will discuss how offering specialized training such as the Gero Nurse Prep course, aimed at preparing nurses for board certification in gerontological nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, can bolster facility competency documentation.

Join Heidi Keeler, Anna Fisher, Angie Szumlinski and David Kyllo on Monday, October 8 from 3:15 PM to4:45 PM as they discuss:

  • How ANCC credentialing and board certification in gerontological nursing can strengthen the ability to demonstrate overall clinical competence and improved resident outcomes
  • How RNs can prepare for specialized gerontological care, using resources such as the GNP program, that has a documented 96% pass rate on the ANCC certification exam
  • How using RN credentialing as a mark of clinical excellence and competency can give your company a competitive edge with referral partners, families, and residents

 

Competent RNs: The Foundation of a Successful Geriatric Caregiving Team.

AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep does much more than just prepare RNs to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification exam in gerontological nursing. It increases RNs’ knowledge of gerontological nursing practice. Gero Nurse Prep students see a dramatic 24 percent average increase on their pre- and post course test scores.  Read more at:

http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2018/04/competent-rns-are-foundation-of.html

Gero Nurse Prep is now on sale! Use promo code QUALITY18 (all caps) at time of registration and save $100 on each enrollment.

Celebrate Certified Nurses on March 19 by Giving the Gift of Knowledge.

Certified Nurses Day™, held annually on March 19, honors nurses worldwide who contribute to better patient outcomes through national board certification in their specialty. A registered nurse (RN) license allows nurses to practice. Certification affirms advanced knowledge, skill, and practice to meet the challenges of modern nursing.

Read more at http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2018/03/celebrate-certified-nurses-on-march-19.html

Smarter RN Sale Ends 11/30/17!

Gero Nurse Prep students increase their knowledge by over 20%!

Considering the fact that two-thirds of nurses have no elder care training at all, our course should be of great interest to you. Rich in content applicable to the positive outcomes for the growing aging population, Gero Nurse Prep effectively educates your RNs, as demonstrated by their pre- and post-course test scores (required to achieve 90% or better), and prepares them to pass the ANCC board certification exam.

AHCA/NCAL research found that nursing facilities with at least one RN who is ANCC board certified in gerontological nursing have:

  • Lower re-hospitalization rates
  • Lower rates of off-label antipsychotic use
  • More Stars – Twice as likely to receive a CMS 5-Star rating

Why gamble with quality care? Smarter RNs are a sure thing!

Take advantage of our special offer of $100 off the course registration fee by entering the promo code VBPRN17 during registration. This offer ends on November 30, 2017!

Visit our website or call today! 402.559.1990 or 402.559.6565

www.geronurseprep.com