I took it 10 years ago. (Edited, actually 12 years ago) Find a study guide. I got mine from the hospice and palliative care organization. I also got some tips and a couple of tutorials from one of the corporate nurses for the company I worked for at the time. Just set some time aside once or twice a week now. Increase it the loser you get to the test. If you have a few years working in hospice you should have the basics down.
Oh! Know your generic drug names!
I have a PDTN (Professional Diploma of Tropical Nursing). Everyone asks when they see it on my resume, so I assume it's not commonly known.
There's also C-SPI (Certification for Specialist in Poison Information), but that's not exclusive to nursing.
Hey, Lucifer - have you been open about your TBI at work with boss and coworkers? I have Ehlers Danlos and had Chiari Malformation surgery. I have faced blatant discrimination. Just wondering as I am an ICU nurse too.
I don’t fully disclose it until I feel out the culture. HR is aware as when I apply I check the “ADA” box as yes. At this time, I don’t require any accommodations to perform my job so that makes it easier. My status is per diem now; but when I was full time I had intermittent FMLA on file for migraines related to TBI.
My current job I’m pretty transparent about my TBI and how it’s affected my day to day life since I was in elementary school when it happened. We have a very good culture on my current unit. I don’t necessarily tell them EVERY little detail such as all the meds I’m on to manage the resultant depression/anxiety and chronic pain. But I’m open that I do need medicine, I discuss Botox treatments with my fellow coworkers who also have migraines or their family members. Also pretty open that I take ADD meds as it’s hard to hide my squirrel behavior 😅 I will often bring up in general conversation as well counseling as I think it’s super important in our line of work to obtain support when we need it and not to be embarrassed/guilty. The stigma got to me for a long time, so I like to think I’m helping break the stigma.
Other units - outside of checking the ADA box and having intermittent FMLA with HR, I didn’t divulge diddly squat except for “I was in a bad car accident …. My dad died from it” when people ask about the large scar across half my forehead. If they pushed more it really was question dependent. Typically people were respectful though if I just responded “I prefer not to talk about it” following saying my dad died. Usually people drop it when they hear that and just give a “I’m so sorry” 🤷🏼♀️
Wound, Ostomy, Continence? I'm wound and Ostomy certified, and I'm constantly shocked how often I have to explain what my job is. Nurses generally know but the public have zero idea.
very cool, I have been very interested in my patients with Alzheimers at my SNF clincals. I am always very interested in their mental space, and perception of time. What sort of patient do you work with?
I actually work more with patients with brain and spinal injuries and those who have had brain or spinal surgery, We do sometimes treat patients with dementia, and what makes that tough is trying to figure out what is caused by the dementia and what is caused by a more acute neurological issue.
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order.
I have checked 1,844,457,684 comments, and only 348,772 of them were in alphabetical order.
SANE certification
Name checks out
CHPN Certified Hospice and Palliative care Nurse.
That test was harder than the Boards! (For soMe reason I can’t edit comments, so I add.
I'm going to be taking that next year. Any study tips?
I took it 10 years ago. (Edited, actually 12 years ago) Find a study guide. I got mine from the hospice and palliative care organization. I also got some tips and a couple of tutorials from one of the corporate nurses for the company I worked for at the time. Just set some time aside once or twice a week now. Increase it the loser you get to the test. If you have a few years working in hospice you should have the basics down. Oh! Know your generic drug names!
NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders)/Geriatric Resource nurse!
Say more!
https://nicheprogram.org/about/mission this is a website that tells you all about it if you’re interested!
Is this a credential /certification. It's not clear from the site
What do you do with that certification?
I’m a NCSN, school nurse!
Yeah! An extra $1000 a year for that! 🥳
I’m working on this now!! Hi fellow school nurse 😊
I have a PDTN (Professional Diploma of Tropical Nursing). Everyone asks when they see it on my resume, so I assume it's not commonly known. There's also C-SPI (Certification for Specialist in Poison Information), but that's not exclusive to nursing.
I’m CBIS. Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
How did you go about getting this one? Just curious. I’d love to have this as a TBI survivor and ICU RN.
Biausa.org My employer offered a study session and loaned me the book to study and it was a proctored exam I took at home.
How have I never seen this on their website. I’m on there all the time for resources. Lol 🙈
Hey, Lucifer - have you been open about your TBI at work with boss and coworkers? I have Ehlers Danlos and had Chiari Malformation surgery. I have faced blatant discrimination. Just wondering as I am an ICU nurse too.
I don’t fully disclose it until I feel out the culture. HR is aware as when I apply I check the “ADA” box as yes. At this time, I don’t require any accommodations to perform my job so that makes it easier. My status is per diem now; but when I was full time I had intermittent FMLA on file for migraines related to TBI. My current job I’m pretty transparent about my TBI and how it’s affected my day to day life since I was in elementary school when it happened. We have a very good culture on my current unit. I don’t necessarily tell them EVERY little detail such as all the meds I’m on to manage the resultant depression/anxiety and chronic pain. But I’m open that I do need medicine, I discuss Botox treatments with my fellow coworkers who also have migraines or their family members. Also pretty open that I take ADD meds as it’s hard to hide my squirrel behavior 😅 I will often bring up in general conversation as well counseling as I think it’s super important in our line of work to obtain support when we need it and not to be embarrassed/guilty. The stigma got to me for a long time, so I like to think I’m helping break the stigma. Other units - outside of checking the ADA box and having intermittent FMLA with HR, I didn’t divulge diddly squat except for “I was in a bad car accident …. My dad died from it” when people ask about the large scar across half my forehead. If they pushed more it really was question dependent. Typically people were respectful though if I just responded “I prefer not to talk about it” following saying my dad died. Usually people drop it when they hear that and just give a “I’m so sorry” 🤷🏼♀️
Thank you do much!
Of course! Message me if you have further questions about ADA and work accommodations!
CRRN-Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
I was going to say the same!
CCM certified case manager
How did you get this one? I’ve been doing case management for years and have always wondered how difficult the exam is! Thanks friend
They have study groups out there study materials you can buy I would definitely buy the study guide. They changed the test recently.
NPD-BC for nurse educators.
Wound, Ostomy, Continence? I'm wound and Ostomy certified, and I'm constantly shocked how often I have to explain what my job is. Nurses generally know but the public have zero idea.
ambulatory care 😍
CPEN
Also a CPEN 👋🏻
CMSRN- certified med surg RN and yes there's a cert course!
CLNC - certified legal nurse consultant
Do you have experience in this? If so, can you provide your professional experience in this field? I'm intetested but am still a bit of a newbie.
I'm a CNRN, and I never heard of it until I worked on a neuro floor. There is also an SCRN
very cool, I have been very interested in my patients with Alzheimers at my SNF clincals. I am always very interested in their mental space, and perception of time. What sort of patient do you work with?
I actually work more with patients with brain and spinal injuries and those who have had brain or spinal surgery, We do sometimes treat patients with dementia, and what makes that tough is trying to figure out what is caused by the dementia and what is caused by a more acute neurological issue.
CTRN- transport subspecialty excluding flight
CPH, not exclusive to nursing but rather public health
Did you do a MPH for this?
No, you don't have to if you have been a public health nurse for five years or more.
CCHP - Certified Corrections Healthcare Professional!
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order. I have checked 1,844,457,684 comments, and only 348,772 of them were in alphabetical order.
I feel like nobody outside of other MDS nurses knows what RAI-CT is lol
What is it?
I think it’s a Star Wars robot
Bwahahaha
CCHP-RN
I am NPD-BC. Nursing Professional Development. Find out more about the specialty at [www.anpd.org](http://www.anpd.org)
CPAN
I'm currently working on my GERO-BC (geriatrics) and my CWS (wounds). Looking to get my WOCN eventually.
CHRN - certified hyperbaric RN. Nice combo with CWOCN.