CCI

Are you a new perioperative nurse looking for a way to set yourself apart from your colleagues? Diving into certifications is not just for those that have been in their respective fields for years. Professional development is vital to one’s career path and, through certifications, an individual can demonstrate their extensive knowledge, skills and abilities in a defined role.

As bundled care payments have become increasingly more common, the facility reimbursement process has dramatically changed.

By James X. Stobinski, Ph.D., RN, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM(E), CEO, Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) In 2007 I retired from the Navy Nurse Corps and we had some music during that ceremony. One particularly poignant song heard that day was “Time Has Come Today” by...

In my column this month, I would like to speak about the assessment of noncognitive competencies which have been the topic of some recent discussion in the certification industry.

For those aspiring to leadership roles, including nurses, there are great opportunities. Flexibility, an innovative nature and a willingness to adapt as surgical care continues to evolve will be key.   

As the chief executive officer of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI), I frequently interact with nurse leaders and often our conversations turn to staffing challenges. Most of the perioperative leaders I have spoken with have said that they are having difficulty hiring the needed staff including perioperative nurses and surgical technologists.