National Certification Corporation

NCC Launches Second Chance Free Promotion and Updated Bulk Purchase Program!

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Second Chance Free* Examination Promotion gives participants two chances to pass ALL NCC certification examinations. Participants MUST register between April 15 and July 15, 2024, to take advantage of this limited time promotion and earn their nationally accredited and Magnet™ approved NCC certification. If the first attempt fails… they can retake the same exam for free! *Learn more about Second Chance Free at NCCwebsite.org.

Key Points: 
  • The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce their Spring 2024 SECOND CHANCE FREE* certification examination promotion along with the simultaneous launch of their updated Bulk Certification Examination Purchase Program.
  • CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Second Chance Free* Examination Promotion gives participants two chances to pass ALL NCC certification examinations.
  • Participants MUST register between April 15 and July 15, 2024, to take advantage of this limited time promotion and earn their nationally accredited and Magnet™ approved NCC certification.
  • NCC's Bulk Certification Examination Purchase Program allows institutions or individuals to purchase multiple exam vouchers in any mix of Nursing and/or Multidisciplinary certifications with one convenient transaction – no contract required!

NCC Celebrates Certified Nurses Everywhere! Happy Certified Nurses Day - March 19, 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty. We salute these experts in their field. Happy Certified Nurses Day!!

Key Points: 
  • Certified nurses have demonstrated specialized knowledge and are dedicated to keeping that knowledge current.
  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty.
  • Certified Nurses and Certified Advanced Practice Nurses.
  • Visit the NCC YouTube Channel to view and share PSAs showing the importance of certified nurses.

Election Results for 2024 NCC Board of Directors and Officers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:

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  • The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the outcome of the NCC Board of Directors and Officers election.
  • Directors are elected by constituents through a slate approval process and officers are appointed by the Board of Directors.
  • The full Board of Director listing is available at https://www.nccwebsite.org/NCC-Leadership.aspx
    CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:
    NCC welcomes the knowledge, expertise, and support of our Board of Directors.
  • Carol Wallman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, was re-appointed to serve as President of NCC.

2023 National Certification Champion Award Winners Announced by BCEN

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award. One winner in each category was selected based on their commitment to emergency, trauma, and transport nursing clinical excellence and professionalism through national nursing specialty certification.

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award .
  • "The 2023 BCEN National Certification Champions are national models for supporting emergency, trauma and transport nursing excellence by championing their nurses' success," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker.
  • "The 2023 BCEN National Certification Champions are national models for supporting emergency, trauma and transport nursing excellence by championing their nurses' success," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC.
  • "RWJBarnabas Health is honored to be named the BCEN National Certification Champion.

NCC Volunteers inducted into the Inaugural Class of AWHONN Fellows

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Fellow of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (FAWHONN) recognizes nurse leaders who have made substantive and sustained contributions to the health of women and newborns beyond the expectations of their role. They have demonstrated outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, advocacy, or policy at the regional, national, or global level that is reflective of AWHONN's mission and vision. Becoming an AWHONN Fellow demonstrates a commitment to the profession and to the highest standards of nursing care in the specialty of women's health, obstetric, or neonatal nursing.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Swinton currently serves as the Secretary-Treasurer on the NCC Board of Directors and as a team member on the Obstetric Nursing Content Exam.
  • Ms. Swinton is passionate about clinical competency and professional development, patient safety, and evidence-based practice to enhance or design education initiatives.
  • Her professional and personal values align well with NCC's vision of a healthcare system transformed by professionals who are certified.
  • She has contributed to AWHONN publications, position statements and books, and has been a speaker at many AWHONN state conferences and annual conventions.

Nominations Now Open for the BCEN 2023 National Certification Champion Award

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) invites hospitals, healthcare systems, emergency departments, trauma centers, and transport programs to apply for the 2023 BCEN National Certification Champion Award. This annual, national award recognizes healthcare organizations that support emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and critical care ground transport nursing excellence through nursing specialty certification.

Key Points: 
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) invites hospitals, healthcare systems, emergency departments, trauma centers, and transport programs to apply for the 2023 BCEN National Certification Champion Award .
  • This annual, national award recognizes healthcare organizations that support emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and critical care ground transport nursing excellence through nursing specialty certification.
  • Nominations for the 2023 BCEN National Certification Champion Award are now being accepted for these three categories:
    One national winner in each category will be selected by a judging panel of emergency, trauma and transport nursing experts and industry leaders.
  • National Certification Champion winners are selected based on their commitment to specialty certification as demonstrated through innovative programs and effective practices that encourage, support, recognize and reward nurses who achieve and maintain BCEN emergency, trauma and/or transport specialty certification.

NCC Announces Pass Rates for New Certification Exam Inpatient Antepartum Nursing

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP), a competency-based examination that tests specialty knowledge and the application of that knowledge for licensed registered nurses in the US and Canada with a minimum of two years specialty experience in providing a coordinated approach to care, continued risk assessment and psychosocial support to hospitalized pregnant women during the antepartum period. Introductory testing is complete and 465 Inpatient Antepartum Nurses have tested, with an 82% pass rate.

Key Points: 
  • The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the pass rates achieved for their newly launched CORE nursing certification exam and congratulates all candidates who were willing to test during the introductory phase of testing.
  • Introductory testing is complete and 465 Inpatient Antepartum Nurses have tested, with an 82% pass rate.
  • Introductory phase registration for this exam was launched on February 1, 2022, with testing starting on February 15, 2022.
  • This is the first national antepartum examination for nurses and NCC hopes there is enough interest to maintain this exam over time.

Gregory Ethan Stone is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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OSWEGO, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregory Ethan Stone is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Executive in the field of Psychometrics and in acknowledgment of his outstanding work with Metriks Amerique, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • OSWEGO, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregory Ethan Stone is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Executive in the field of Psychometrics and in acknowledgment of his outstanding work with Metriks Amerique, LLC.
  • Dr. Stone has extensive experience in developing and evaluating traditional (paper and pencil) and alternative (computer-adaptive, oral, practical, clinical, and authentic) tests and assessments.
  • Dr. Stone began his career as a Research Associate at the Chicago Child Care Society from 1988 to 1992.
  • In light of this recognition, Dr. Stone gives special thanks to his grandfather, Carl Elmer Stone, for inspiring his capacity to communicate and serve the public.

WorkMagic Awarded a National Certification as a Woman-Owned Business

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WorkMagic, a business technology consulting company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Key Points: 
  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WorkMagic, a business technology consulting company, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a National Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
  • "At WorkMagic, we know that success is only possible when we partner with our clients toward a set of common goals.
  • At WorkMagic, we merge automation with corporate level data ability - where operations meets IT, WorkMagic bridges the gap.
  • To learn more about WorkMagic, please visit https://www.workmagic.com and Certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) - WorkMagic .

The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the launch of the public service campaign, "Certified Nurses Make a Difference"

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nurses have long been recognized as the most trusted health care providers, and in the last two years the public has been especially aware of their courage, commitment, knowledge, resilience, and advocacy during a time of adversity and fear.

Key Points: 
  • NCC in collaboration with other nationally accredited certification organizations is pleased to announce the launch of the public service campaign, "Certified Nurses Make a Difference."
  • Certified nurses have chosen to go beyond licensure to validate their specialty knowledge through national third-party examinations.
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    The National Certification Corporation (NCC) has promoted quality health care by providing nationally accredited certification opportunities and continuing education since 1975 and has awarded certifications to over 195,000 licensed health care professionals.
  • NCC certified nurses and nurse practitioners provide expert care in the obstetric, neonatal and women's health care specialties.