The Certification Board Perioperati...

The Certification Board Perioperative Nursing (CBPN) repeatedly is asked for clarification about using AORN place of abode Study Programs for certified RN first assistant (CRNFA) recertification. In replication to this, the CBPN has made available an extensive list of RNFA-specific enslave matter, along with other important information that should be used as a guide when determining appropriate programs for CRNFA recertification. This information is available online at http://www.certboard.org, onward the CRNFA recertification application, or at calling CBPN at (888) 257-2667 A sample of these enslave areas include

* object of practice;

* nursing proces for RNFAs;

* asepsis, infection rule and epidemiology;

* surgical anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology;

* intraoperative RNFA nursing behaviors;

* invasive and noninvasive diagnostic proceedings and surgical complications;

* assisting considerations and step management;

* surgical hazard recognition and intervention;

* communication skills and professional development;

* preoperative and postoperative patient care and discharge planning;

* trauma and physical assessment;

* pharmacology;

* medical record dictation;

* legal, policy, and practice issues;

* domicile health care related to RNFA practice;

* technology changes and advances;

* health care reform; and

* managed care.

Take advantage of the Journal as your contact hour resource to befitting the requirements for recertification. Almost all of the residence Study Programs meet the criteria. The Journal specifies whether each month's abode Study Programs meet either or the two CRNFA or CNOR recertification criteria.

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