Geriatric Nurse Certification Heidi Keeler, PhD, RN University of Nebraska Medical Center Welcome! Sponsors Provider AHCA American Health Care Association NCAL National Center for Assisted Living UNMC University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Gero Prep Online certification training Geriatric Nurse Certification Jennifer Shimer COO, AHCA/NCAL Introduction: Timely New Member Benefit Smart Preparation for Challenges Ahead Sponsors Provider AHCA American Health Care Association NCAL National Center for Assisted Living UNMC University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing Gero Prep Online certification training
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Geriatric Nurse Certification
Heidi Keeler, PhD, RN
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Welcome!
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Gero PrepOnline certification training
Geriatric Nurse Certification
Jennifer Shimer
COO, AHCA/NCAL
Introduction:Timely New Member Benefit
Smart Preparation for Challenges Ahead
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Gero PrepOnline certification training
Geriatric Nurse Certification
Glenn Van Ekeren
President, Vetter Health Services
An Owner/Operator’s First-Hand Perspective
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Gero PrepOnline certification training
Geriatric Nurse Certification
Mary Cramer, PhD, RN, APHN-BCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
Urgent Gero Training Need vs. Soaring Gero Care Demand:
Triple-Win Outcomes of Regional Pilot Project
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Gero PrepOnline certification training
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future
PIN Midwest Geriatric Nursing Quality Improvement
� Principal Investigator: Mary E. Cramer, PhD, RN,
UNMC College of Nursing
� Funded by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation &
Northwest Health Foundation with Vetter
Foundation
�Vetter Health Services President: Glenn Van Ekeren
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future
• Learner Centered – Beginning & Ending with the RN
• Variable
• Active
• Practice Applications
• Feedback, Feedback, Feedback
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Other Key Features
• Textbook
• Tests & Test Taking
• Application for Certification
• Evaluation –Outcomes & QI
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
What Can Facility Administrators Do?
• SIGN UP!• Select RNs
• Support RNs for Certification Exam
• Formal Recognition from AHCA/NCAL & UNMC CON
www.geronurseprep.org
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
What Will RNs Do?
• Enroll & Receive Textbook
• Complete 10 Modules, Prep for
Certification, Final Exam
• Earn 30 ANCC CE Contact Hours
• Take ANCC Certification Exam
• Notify UNMC & Receive
Personalized Recognition
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
ANCC Eligibility Criteria for Certification
RNs need to meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Hold a current, active license within a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
• Have practiced the equivalent of two years full-time as a registered nurse
• Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in gerontological nursing within the last three years
• Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in gerontological nursing within the last three years
Sponsors Provider
AHCA American Health Care Association
NCAL National Center for Assisted Living
UNMCUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Nursing
Recertification Requirements (as of 2014)
• When: 5 years post certification
• Practice Hours: 1,000 hours in geriatrics over past 5 years
• Continuing Education: more details on next slide
• Retesting: Not required if above condition are met