Transcript SAE Basics Your quick guide to the Standards Assessment

SAE Basics
Your quick guide to the
Standards Assessment Exam Concept
What is an SAE?
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A continuing education module with:
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Questions created by subject matter experts
Resources to help you answer the questions
Online answer submission within 150 days of ordering
In-depth feedback on the correct answer
NAPNAP accredited contact hours upon passing
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CPN module: 15 contact hours each
CPNP modules: 7.5 contact hours each
SAEs are self-paced and can be completed at
home and at your leisure within 150 days.
What does a module include?
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Questions written by your peers
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Online answer submission
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CPNPs: 35 – 45 questions per SAE
CPNs: 70 – 75 questions per SAE
Website link, unique user ID, and password
Resources for answering the questions
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Resources vary by SAE type. See the next slide for
details.
Resources Vary by SAE Type:
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CPNs have the option of printed articles or
online PDF articles for a majority of references.
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CPNPs have exclusively online modules with
some print options:
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Primary Care: PDF articles* and links
Acute Care: A bibliography of articles* and texts
Pharm: Some PDF articles* and links plus text references
*Where possible, we’re developing optional printed article
packets for these SAEs at an additional cost.
Why “exam”?
To offer accredited contact hours, SAEs must be
graded.
 70% or more = passing
 The overwhelming majority of SAE participants
pass.
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TIP:
Think of SAEs like an open book quiz. If you
read the materials, you should be able to answer
the questions correctly.
Is it required?
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Yes. You decide when in your 7-year Recert
tracking cycle to complete required SAEs.
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CPNs
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Primary Care CPNPs
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45 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle
Acute Care CPNPs
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One 15-contact-hour SAE during each 7-year cycle
45 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle
Dual Primary Care & Acute Care CPNPs
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60 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle
CPNPs: Log in to My Recert History for a contact hour
breakdown of category types required.
Your SAE Progress Guide
Developed for 2012 Recert and beyond
 Log in to your account at www.pncb.org
 At lower left of your account screen, look for a
visual guide showing your progress to completing
SAE requirements for your 7-year cycle.
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Green shows completed contact
hours’ worth of your SAE requirements
Can I collaborate?
Yes.
 If you have colleagues taking the same SAE, feel
free to organize discussion groups. Dialogue with
peers can enhance your learning experience.
Do I have to buy Pharm & AC
supporting references?
(Only applies to CPNPs)
It’s up to you.
 For the CPNP Pharm SAEs, Lexi-Comp’s
Pediatric Dosage Handbook and the AAP Red
Book are resources for many of the questions.
These are not included but can be purchased
from the publishers at a special PNCB discount, if
you want to buy them.
 For CPNP Acute Care SAEs, consider using your
hospital library.
What if I don’t pass?
You get a free retest.
 The overwhelming majority of SAE participants
pass.
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TIP:
Use your initial SAE feedback to assist you in
answering the retest.
Other popular questions:
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Can I repeat an SAE?
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When should I take an SAE?
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Yes, as long as it’s a new edition.
You decide when as you’re planning your 7-year
Recert tracking cycle. Starting with 2013 Recert
(Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2012), SAEs must be completed
prior to Recert enrollment to be counted.
Is answering online user-friendly?
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Yes, and we offer a tip sheet for using the testing site.
More questions:
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What if I don’t have Internet access?
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When can I see if I passed?
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Ask your employer to support your certification by
allowing you to use one at work. Friends and family may
be able to help, plus public libraries.
The online testing website offers pass/fail status when
you click to submit your answers for final grading.
Can I grade questions as I move through the SAE?
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Yes, and some people prefer to see immediate feedback.
Whether you grade question by question or all at once is
your decision.
What if I have a question?
We’ve got answers!
 For questions about SAE Recert policies, visit
www.pncb.org or email [email protected] for help.
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For content questions and website issues when
working on a module, email [email protected] for
assistance.
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