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Gina Maslow
Due to an unfortunate situation, my geriatric NP certification expired. When I set about to renew it, I was informed that the deadline for renewal had passed and I had to retest with the adult/gero certification. BUT, I would have to take several courses in order to retest. Every single university or college I contacted either did not offer the courses or if they did, they required 500 hours of clinic time. And very few offered on-line programs. I have been working as an NP in California for the past 10 years. I'm so frustrated because I keep running into road blocks. I can take the courses, I found out, through Kaplan but each courses is costly. I keep wondering if there are others in my same situation. And I wonder, too, why the certifying agencies offer no exceptions. I am willing to test again. Shouldn't my ability to pass the test be a testament to my abilities? I a good nurse! I add to the body of our community; I would like to be judged on my merits. (Thanks for listening, er, reading).
3/8/2018 8:56:00 PM

Cindy Sparing
Please note that along with the CCHP certification the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) also offers another level of certification just for nurses...CCHP-RN. You can find information about both of these certifications on the NCCHC website.
3/6/2018 8:10:11 AM

Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for letting us know about the certification in correctional nursing. We'll add this to our Certification Guide. And yes, that is a nice benefit from your employer!
Thank you,
Lisa Bonsall
3/11/2017 5:06:36 AM

Vicki Scotti
Although my certification is not listed is your material, my employer pays all nurses certified in correctional healthcare (CCHP) a $50 stipend each pay period in recognition for our achievement. A very nice benefit!
3/9/2017 8:42:24 AM

vs
Not all certifications/certifying boards are listed... Certifications in Correctional Healthcare are also available.
3/9/2017 8:38:47 AM

Cathy Weber
"sense of pride and the respect I received from patients, my colleagues, and my employer made it worth it" this quote alone makes you a great person.
7/29/2016 10:18:43 AM