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PREPARING FOR THE
ADVANCED PUBLIC HEALTH
NURSE CERTIFICATION EXAM
ASTDN Conference
May 9, 2012
PRESENTERS
Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, APHN-BC, GNP-BC
PHN Section-APHA, ASTDN, ANA
Victoria, TX
Michelle Cravetz, MS, RN-BC, APHN-BC
ASTDN, ACHNE, PHN Section-APHA
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Albany, NY
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PROGRAM SUPPORT
AGENDA
1. PHN Practice Standards and Credentialing
1. National Certification
2. Certification Registration and Preparation
3. Exam Content and Scoring
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4. Study Tips
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this offering, the learner will be able to:
Apply for certification as an Advanced Public Health Nurse
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC);
Locate application and guidance materials on the web;
Describe the various content areas covered by the ANCC APHN
Exam;
Demonstrate competency in use of the provided Study Guide;
Apply exam preparation strategies to certification exams; and
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Formulated a plan for taking and passing the APHN exam.
PROFESSIONALS ARE
ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR
PRACTICE
Public Health Nurses demonstrate accountability for their
practice by:
Establishing standards and credentials for their practice;
Meeting professional standards;
Achieving relevant credentials; and
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Meeting program and organizational standards.
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS
AND CREDENTIALS
Standards may be applied on an individual or organizational level.
American Nurses Association
-Scope and Standards of Practice for Public Health Nurses
-Developed by PHNs to outline expectations for the highest level of practice.
Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations
-Core Competencies for Public Health Nurses
-Outlines performance expectations for PHNs at different levels of practice.
Council on Linkages between Academia and Practice
-Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
-Not specific to nursing or public health nurses.
-Public health agency accreditation.
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Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
OPTIONS FOR
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Applies to nurses with MS in Nursing or MPH
• Credential granted: APHN-BC, PHCNS-BC or CHN
• National Board of Public Health Examiners
• Applies only to PHNs with MPHs
• Credential granted: CPH
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-- This workshop covers preparation for the ANCC exam only. --
PUBLIC HEALTH
CERTIFICATION SURVEY
RESULTS
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PERSPECTIVES FROM ACHNE, APHA -PHN,
ASTDN & ANA MEMBERS
PHN CERTIFICATION SURVEY
RESULTS
Survey Conducted in March/April, 2012
Sample: 897+ Surveys completed
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• Membership in sponsoring organizations
PHN CERTIFICATION SURVEY
RESULTS
The Sample
• Primary Setting
• 65% Official Public Health
• 17% Faculty
• Others - Hospital, State Consultant, School Health, CDC
• Primary Role
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33%
30%
18%
2%
Administrative
Staff Nurse
Faculty
Educator
• Education
16%
36%
30%
16%
ADN
BSN
Masters prepared (21% MSN; 6% MPH; 3% MS)
Doctorally prepared
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PHN CERTIFICATION SURVEY
RESULTS
Certification Status
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Of the respondents:
• 69% (619) were not certified in Public Health
• 79% (709) were never certified in PH or as a PHN
• 32% (289) held current certifications (APRN, other)
• 60% (538) were interested in becoming certified
PHN CERTIFICATION
SURVEY RESULTS
Rewards, Incentives, Barriers to Certification
Barriers to Certification
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Cost
Not valued/rewarded by employer
Time to Prepare
Other 16% (144) - retired, job security in question, no study guide,
unaware of testing process or location
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Only 12% (108) indicated certification helped them when
applying to new positions
PHN CERTIFICATION SURVEY
RESULTS
Motivators for Becoming Certified
58%
55%
51%
50%
49%
Enhanced Professional Credibility
Evidence of Professional Commitment
Personal Satisfaction
Feeling of Personal Accomplishment
Validates Specialized Knowledge
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PREPARING FOR
CERTIFICATION
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“No Investment No
Return”
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DETERMINE YOUR
ELIGIBILITY
REGISTER
On-line registration process if paying with credit card.
Other requirements:
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Select eligibility option
License verification
Transcripts
Fees
• $270. ANA Members
• $340. APHA PHN Section Members
• $395. Non-members
• Approval can take 6-8 weeks
• Schedule a test within 90 days of approval
• Results instant after completion of exam
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Letter of approval to test arrives, then:
MAKE A PLAN, STAN!
By now you know your own learning style, so plan
accordingly.
• Read everything on the ANCC website about the exam
very carefully – twice.
• Talk to colleagues who have taken the exam.
• Make some decisions:
What can I do on my own? What support do I have?
How shall I schedule preparation?
What is the best way for me to prepare?
Where do I need the most help?
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SELF-ASSESS
Go to the ANCC website or the Study Guide.
Look very carefully at the content areas that will be tested and
the percentage of the test that will be within that content area.
Determine where you need to spend the most time in
preparation.
Find the right resources to help you with your weak areas –
texts, class notes, the web.
As you study and review, try to connect the content and
theories to your actual experiences as a PHN.
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Download and take the sample test.
MORE TO CONSIDER
Prepare for the process of test-taking:
• Review the test procedures described on the website.
• Find out where your nearest testing center location. Many
centers allow you to arrange a tour before the test date.
• Leave time to prepare on test day. Remember your
admission paperwork.
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Can you make it a group project?
• “Study Buddies” are very helpful, even if they are “virtual.”
GATHER YOUR RESOURCES
• Study Guide
• A good, current Public Health Nursing text
• Your computer
• Environmental resources – Where you can prepare
• Class notes, notes/slides from courses, continuing
education offerings
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• Colleagues
AVAILABLE FROM ANCC
Sample test questions – on the website
Posters, brochures to promote certification
• PDFs of publications are available from ANCC
• ANCC will mail multiple copies to facilities - complete an online
form
ANCC Certification Applications - bundles
School Codes Directory
“Building A Better Future”
Recommended Reading List
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• Film showing value of certification to nurses, administrators,
patients
• Faculty can share the link with students or request a free DVD
[email protected]
OUR STUDY GUIDE
The Study Guide is formatted by topical area.
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It is not designed to be all-inclusive
It does not reveal any particular test questions.
It is only meant to jog your memory.
Web - and textbook - based references are included.
-- Let’s go through the Study Guide now! --
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TAKE THE TEST
• Remember to read carefully the materials about what is
allowed in the testing area.
• Get plenty of sleep the night before.
• Come fed and hydrated.
• The test is computer based.
• There are test questions on the exam that will not be graded.
• Take your time. Remain calm, take your pulse! And read
carefully.
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• If you pass, the test center will issue your certificate before you
leave the center.
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MAINTAINING
CERTIFICATION
RECERTIFYING
• You are required to recertify every 5 years.
• There are various methods for recertifying.
• Again, materials are posted on the ANCC website.
• You can track your continuing education credits online.
• Submit all paper work 8 weeks prior to expiration of your
certification.
Renewal Fees
• $200. ANA Member
• $280. APHA PHN Section Members
• $350. Non-members
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UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
ACHNE Annual Institute
Saturday, June 9th
10:15 -11:15 AM
Portland, Oregon
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Overview of certification process and study tips
THANKS!
Now go forth
and
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CERTIFY!