CCI

By James X. Stobinski, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, CSSM (e) Brandon Bennett, in a recent editorial in this publication, raised the issue of the orientation of nurse managers and leaders entering the OR. I agree with Bennett’s thoughts regarding perioperative nurse leaders, but I...

By Brandon G. Bennett Surgical services management is perhaps the most complex nursing leadership specialty. The tasks performed by surgical services nurse leaders and the knowledge needed to perform those tasks have been delineated in job analysis findings. The job...

By Lisa Alikhan No matter the industry or profession, certification matters, period … but so does accreditation. In fact, a certification program’s accredited status is an important underpinning of its value in the market, and enhances its overall worth. It should...

By Lisa Alikhan You may already know that the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) is the leader in competency assessment for perioperative nurses, administering three credentials and serving more than 43,000 certificants. However, what you may not know is...

By Juliana Mower, MSN, RN, CNS, CNS-CP, CNOR Even with the well-documented nursing shortage, a coveted perioperative position may be difficult to procure. What can you use to set yourself apart from the dozens of other candidates for a job? A well-crafted Curriculum...

There is growing awareness surrounding the need for nurses to participate in board service, as it is vital for advancing the profession, influencing decision making, cultivating continuous professional development, and building leadership skills.