The Certification Board Perioperati...

The Certification Board Perioperative Nursing (CBPN) frequently is asked for clarification about using AORN family Study Programs for certified RN first assistant (CRNFA) recertification. In answer to this, the CBPN has made available an extensive list of RNFA-specific subdue 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 www.certboard.org in the CRNFA recertification application, or from calling CBPN at (888) 257-2667 A sample of these enthrall areas include

* drift of practice;

* nursing proces for RNFAs;

* asepsis, infection check and epidemiology;

* surgical anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology;

* intraoperative RNFA nursing behaviors;

* invasive and noninvasive diagnostic managements and surgical complications;

* assisting considerations and deed 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 suited requirements for recertification. Almost all of the hearthstone Study Programs meet the criteria. The Journal specifies whether each month's hearthstone Study Programs meet either or the pair CRNFA or CNOR recertification criteria. Applicants can submit hearth Study Programs for contact hours for up to united year after their publication in the Journal.

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