Now that the VA-BC has become available, is anyone changing their PICC nurse job description to reflect this? Ours currently states "PICC certification strongly preferred". Working on drafting a new form. Would anyone be willing to share your current PICC nurse job description? Can email it to me at [email protected]
Thank you very much!
Ann Armstrong, RN
PICC Nurse
MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland
At best, your document should include a description of what you mean by "PICC certification". The American Board of Nursing Specialties does not recognize the use of the word "certification" for a specific procedure. That word should apply to mastering an advanced body of knowledge in a specialty area of practice. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Thank you, Lynn... I'm wondering if other hosptials are making VA-BC a requirement for the position now that it's available.
Ann
Ann Armstrong, RN
PICC Lines
MidMichigan Medical Center, Midland