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Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

  • 1.  Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-04-2022 05:57
    Anyone looking at taking the certification and starting a study group within the VA. Please let me know.

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    Dawn Wilson BSN
    BSN RN
    Coastal Concierge Nurses, PLLC
    Leland NC
    (843)333-8620
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  • 2.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-05-2022 07:51
    Hi Dawn,

    I am interested.  I have the Ambulatory Care Certification in my short term goal list. Lets do it!


    Dee Diaz, MSN, RN, CRMST, CCTM

    SPS Nurse Educator/ RME/RMD Coordinator (GNV)

    Sterile Processing Service

    Dept. of VA - NF/SG Veterans Health System

    (352) 376-1611 ext. 10-3703

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    Dorcas Diaz RN MSN CCCTM
    PACT RN Care Manager
    Malcolm Randall VAMC
    High Springs FL
    (352)376-1611 (103703)
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  • 3.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-05-2022 17:33

    Hi everyone,

    I would love to join the study group! 

    Thank you for bringing this topic up.

    Kindly,

    Angela S P, RN
    Boston MA 



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    Angela Sigal Poock RN
    Harvard Univ Health Services
    Watertown MA
    (617)953-2338
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  • 4.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-06-2022 08:50

    If you're looking for current VHA RNs to join a study group, you might want to head on over to the VA SIG to recruit more directly. If you're not a current VA SIG member, we'd love to have you. We share a lot of great information!

     

     

     

     

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  • 5.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-06-2022 10:19
    Hi!  I am an LPN in the VHA can I do this or do you have to be an RN?

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    Janice Cox LPN
    Veterans Health Administration
    Casper WY
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  • 6.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-07-2022 07:06
    To take the test you have to be an RN for one year. However, I'd love to have you in the study hall group. Knowledge is power!  And this would be great to add to your educational section of your proficiency.

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    Dawn Wilson BSN
    BSN RN
    Coastal Concierge Nurses, PLLC
    Leland NC
    (843)333-8620
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  • 7.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-08-2022 12:02
    • Dear Dawn and AAACN Colleagues :Just wanted to clarify this issue  
    • The criteria for sitting for the ANCC Ambulatory Certification:
      • Hold a current, active RN license, in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
      • Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse.
      • Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in ambulatory care nursing within the last 3 years.
      • Completed 30 hours of continuing education in ambulatory care nursing within the last 3 years. 
      •                                 ( we can discuss this  this particular requirement on Tuesday call - as it often helps to clarify  as to what applies )
      • https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/ambulatory-care-nursing
        Thank you , E Mary Johnson



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  • 8.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 10-25-2022 15:17
    Good afternoon,
    Not sure if this study group has launched, but I would love to participate as certification is a goal I'd like to achieve in the next 12 months. Please add me to the group or let me know where/how I can join.


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    Kimberly Chatman
    RN Care Manager-Primary Care
    St. Louis VA Med Ctr
    New Haven MO
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  • 9.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-25-2023 12:10
    Are you still taking participants... I m planning on taking the exam in a few months, please let me know if this is still current.

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    Renee Amial BSN RN
    PACT Coordinator
    Veterans Administration
    Long Beach, Ca.
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  • 10.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-25-2023 12:46

    I would also be interested in a study group.

     

    Thank you.

     

    Angela s p




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  • 11.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-27-2023 17:39
    Hi. 
    It's not late!  I'll add you to our teams group and the group email on Monday. 




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  • 12.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-29-2023 19:09
    Aloha,
    I'm also interested to learn more about when/how you meet, what study material you use, etc

    Thank you!
    Leigh

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    Leigh Yokoyama-Arakaki
    RN
    VA
    Honolulu HI
    (808)381-3680
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  • 13.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-30-2023 09:12
    Good morning,
    This study group sounds great- others have had a lot of success studying this way for the exam. I wanted to remind you to take advantage of the recording from our call based on study tips and tricks from last year. Lots of good information in it.
    You'll find it in the Open Forum Community Library - from there go to the COMMUNITY LIVE drop down and open the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Chat- Tips for Success (screen shot of what you'll see below). Lots of good information from members that are studying and some that had just passed and had great tips!




    Good luck! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions,
    Jennie



    Jennifer Stranix
    Director of Membership & Assoc. Services

    American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)
    e: jennifer@aaacn.org  p: 856.256.2326




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  • 14.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-30-2023 09:23
    Thank you so much Jennifer for this information.
    Best,
    Angela s p



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  • 15.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-28-2023 11:32
    I am interested.  I need to get more hours in before I can sit for the exam but interested in the learning process.  Do you have an idea what this would look/how you would meet?

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    Rachel Sweeney
    RN
    VAMC Memphis
    Bartlett TN
    (843)860-9108
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  • 16.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-28-2023 11:49
    Thank you. We can do zoom.



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  • 17.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-29-2023 09:25
    Hello Dawn, I'm interested in joining the study group. Thanks

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    Theresa Gilliard NP
    Owner
    Proactive Collaborative Health
    snellville GA
    (267)586-1545
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  • 18.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-30-2023 04:51
    Dawn & colleagues,

         Did you know that an Ambulatory Care Certification Review course is offered through CE Direct?  It connects you to the AAACN certification 'official' review course. At the CE Direct website, this access is free.  There are VA & non VA organizations listed in a drop down menu.  

         At James A. Haley VA, staff click on the CE Direct link which sends an email request to our VA librarian on the 2nd floor; s/he will set up access.

    I explain further [below].

    CE Direct login
    https://lms.nurse.com

          Please go to the webpage & click on the button to get instructions for your facility.  Many facilities [VA & non-VA] are listed in a drop down menu.   Yours many be listed too.   There are CEs for your non-RN colleagues too!


    https://lms.nurse.com
    This is what the home screen looks like:


    Enhance patient care by delivering specialty-focused continuing education that:

    • Improves your staff's clinical practice
    • Supports their professional development
    • Achieves your organization's initiatives

    CE Direct, the leading online corporate education solution for nurses, physicians, and 20+ allied health professions.

    Featuring content published on:  Nurse.com [Relias]


    I recertified by CEs and I hope this helps your study journey!

    Marie

    Marie L. Dufault, MHA-Ger, BSN, RN-BC, CCRN-K, CEN
    James A. Haley VA Medical Center
    Tampa. FL

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    Marie L. Dufault MHA/GER, RN-BC, CEN, PCCN
    James A Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL 33612
    Tampa FL
    813 972 - 2000 x 3780; x 3781
    marie.dufault@va.gov
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  • 19.  RE: Looking for VHA nurses to start a study group for Ambulatory Care Certification

    Posted 01-30-2023 08:08
    This is extremely helpful, Marie. Thank you so much for sharing and for your guidance. I requested help with log in. 
    Angela s p



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