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News to Share Summer 2012

News to Share Summer 2012. IN THE NEWS CPAN and CAPA Certified Nurses Now Exceed 10,000 CPAN – 6,250 CAPA – 3,934 Dually Certified – 460 With completion of the Spring 2012 examinations. 2012 Shining Star Award Winners. 2012 Shining Star Award Winners Congratulations:

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News to Share Summer 2012

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  1. News to Share Summer 2012

  2. IN THE NEWS CPAN and CAPA Certified Nurses Now Exceed 10,000 • CPAN – 6,250 • CAPA – 3,934 • Dually Certified – 460 With completion of the Spring 2012 examinations

  3. 2012 Shining Star Award Winners

  4. 2012 Shining Star Award Winners Congratulations: ☼ Arizona – AzPANA☼ North Carolina – NCAPAN ☼ Chesapeake Bay – CBSPAN ☼ Northwest – NPANA ☼ Florida - FLASPAN ☼ Nebraska - NAPAN ☼ Illinois - ILSPAN ☼ New Mexico - PANANM ☼ Indiana - INSPAN ☼ New York - NYSPANA ☼ Louisiana – LAPAN ☼ Pennsylvania – PAPAN ☼ Maine – MESPAN ☼ South Carolina – SCAPAN ☼ Massachusetts – MASPAN ☼ Texas – TAPAN ☼ Missouri-Kansas - MOKANPANA

  5. 2012 Advocacy Award Winner Connie Hardy Tabet, RN, CPAN, CAPA University of New Mexico Hospital For innovative problem solving and empathic patient care beyond the call of duty. • Winners receive a recertification scholarship and Lladro statue. • Nominators receive a $100 award. • Units receive a $350 award.

  6. Study Guide Resources • Several Exam Preparation Resources are available online: • CPAN/CAPA Study Tips • Study References – Appendix D of Handbook • Certification Candidate Handbook • Practice Exams www.cpancapa.org> Certification > Exam Preparation

  7. New Study Plan Available • 12-week Study Plan provides an outline of information to be covered in studying for the exam. • Based on a 3 month study calendar. • This plan is used by ABPANC Coaches. • Download the “CPAN/CAPA Study Plan” from our website: www.cpancapa.org> Certification > Exam Preparation

  8. Studying Resources • FAQ’s found under the Certification section of our website answer many questions about the exams. • www.prometric.com/abpanc is your best contact for the most up to date listing of certification exam locations. • For information about finding a Certification Coach or obtaining resources for a study group, contact Zelda Williams at zwilliams@proexam.org

  9. Reduced Fees • To receive a reduced examination fee of $285 you must already be a member of ASPAN when applying online. • The name you enter when registering for the exam must EXACTLY match the name in the ASPAN member database.

  10. Buy One, Get One Free Practice Exams • This special discount has been continued. • Purchase two Practice Exams for $35. • Each exam has 50 questions, similar in format to the actual certification exams. • Contact hours may also be earned. www.cpancapa.org > Certification > Exam Preparation

  11. We Need Certification Coaches? • New Coaching Lesson Plan and Study Guide materials are available to assist you in leading a group of certification candidates. • Coaching can be very rewarding. • Make a difference in your profession. • Earn 3 contact hours per year. • Learn more on the ABPANC website by clicking on “Get Involved”

  12. Interested in Becoming a Remote Item Writer? • Help develop potential CPAN and CAPA exam questions. • Online webinar teaches you how to write and submit items. • Earn 2 contact hours for each submitted item, up to 60 contact hours per 3-year recertification period. • Contact Vita Greco for more details – vgreco@proexam.org

  13. Examination – Dates and Deadlines Fall 2012 • Registration Window: July 9 – September 10 • Examination: October 1 – November 10 • Deadline for Cancelling Appointment: 3 business days before test date. • Postmark Deadline for requesting withdrawal, refund or rollover: On or before last day of exam window.

  14. Examination – Dates and Deadlines Spring 2013 • Registration Window: January 14 – March 11 • Examination: April 8 – May 18 • Deadline for Cancelling Appointment: 3 business days before test date. • Postmark Deadline for requesting withdrawal, refund or rollover: On or before last day of exam window.

  15. Share Your Story • We’d like to hear your story of how a CPAN or CAPA certified nurse in your unit has demonstrated: • Personal Compassion • Extreme Commitment • Skilled Expertise • Unique Experience • Knowledge of our Profession • Patient care is always the most important part of our jobs, but you can help us share the benefits of certification. • Submit your story to abpanc@proexam.org

  16. Like Us on Facebook! • Be among the first to receive announcements and updates. • View our photos. • Share your passion.

  17. Thank you! CPAN® and CAPA® Certification: Nursing Passion in Action!®

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