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MD and RN turf battles go back to school with the DNP certification exam
You may have noticed a new certification on the credentialing applications from advanced practice nurses in recent years. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is a certification exam similar to Step 3 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination that physicians take. The exam is administered by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). However, the degree of similarity is hotly debated by the medical profession, according to a recent American Medical News article.
So, what is each side saying in this debate?
Introducing Free Form Friday!
Ok, so it’s not Friday yet, but with the New Year holiday coming up, we just couldn’t wait until the end of the week to share our new initiative with you.
Every Friday in January the Credentialing Resource Center blog will feature a free form for you to download. A Free Form Friday extravaganza – what could be better than that? Simply click on the link in Friday’s edition of the Credentialing and Privileging Advisor to access the featured blog post. Or go straight to the source – the CRC blog – to access the form directly.
This week’s free form is a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) clinical privileges form. Click here to access it http://hcpro.com/supplemental/6517_Free%20Form%20Friday_1.02.09.doc.doc.
What free form would you like to see next week? Drop me a line at eberry@hcpro.com and let me know.
Cheers!
Emily Berry
Associate Editor