CCI

By James X. Stobinski In my recent readings I came across two articles by Ed Hardin on the necessity of talent development and management for supply chain management professionals. Hardin speaks to the difficulty of retaining and developing talent in this field which...

In March of 2020, secondary to the pandemic, all in-person certification testing was temporarily halted in the United States. Certification examinations are essential for the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI).

By James X. Stobinski I recently read a short online article by Jon Marcus (2020) which was posted on the Wired magazine website. His article on microcredentials is one example of how education may be changing because of the pandemic. I would like to introduce some...

By James X. Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM(E) I recently read an exceptional editorial written by Judy Mathias (2020) about leadership. The editorial was largely a recounting of remarks made by James Mattis in a recent webinar. Although some of you will recognize the...

By James X. Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM (E) Recently, during the question and answer period following a presentation, I was asked how the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) is evolving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The context for this question...

By James X. Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM (E) I wrote this column last month as we were just beginning to realize the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American health care system continues to wrestle with unprecedented demand for critical care resources in...