Certification

The Canadian Orthopaedic Certification Exam:  For RN's Who Have the Right Stuff!

Nursing certification is for nurses who are eager to learn and grow and demonstrate a high standard of knowledge in their chosen specialty.  The next Canadian Orthopaedic Certification Exam will be written on April 14th 2007, sponsored by CNA.  The exam features multiple-choice questions and has been designed for nurses with two years of orthopaedic experience.  Questions span the specialties of orthopaedics including:  arthroplasty, rehabilitation, paediatrics, sports medicine, spine, oncology, perioperative, ambulatory care and trauma.

If you are an RN with 2 years of experience who loves to learn, you can do this!  Register today and join your friends and colleagues in a study group.

For more information on the exam log on to www.cna-aiic.ca

For application flyer:  2007 Certification                           

  Need to purchase a text to help you study for the exam?

CONA has made arrangements with our American counterpart - The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) to provide CONA members with an opportunity to purchase one of the recommended texts - NAON Core Curriculum at their reduced member price.

In order to receive the NAON 6th edition Core Curriculum (product P203-3) at the member rate of $125.00, (US) plus $22.00 (US) for shipping and handling, please either email NAON at naon@smithbucklin.com, call at 800.289.6266 or fax 312.527.6658. Please have the following information ready: Name, CONA number, shipping address, phone number and/or email address and method of payment (Visa, AMEX, Mastercard).

As well Vancouver Coastal has developed a manual  - Vancouver Coastal Rapid Reviews for Orthopaedic Nurses that will be available for $30.00, plus the cost of postage. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.  To order a copy contact: Lillibeth.santos@vch.ca 

Looking for Mentors

Have you written the NAON Orthopaedic Certification Exam or one of the Canadian Nurses Association Specialty Certification Examinations?

The Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association is looking for members who have experience writing certification exams to allow their names to be published on the CNA website as mentors for nurses preparing to write the CNA Orthopaedic Nurses Certification exam. The role of the mentor is to share their experiences with preparing for writing the exam, discuss the mentees concerns and provide encouragement when required.

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT

CONA - Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association

CNA - Canadian Nurses Association

Website: www.cna-aiic.ca

Telephone: 1-800-450-5206 (certification phone line) or (613) 237-2133

E-mail: certification@cna-aiic.ca

If you are interested in setting up a study group, please contact : 

Dawn Miller by email at dawn.miller@cdha.nshealth.ca

Guidelines for Certification Study Groups

Thinking about starting a study group to get ready for the April 2006 Orthopaedic Certification Exam? The following are a compilation of guidelines for study groups suggested to the author by nurses who participated in study groups to prepare for their CNA Specialty Certification Examinations.

    Schedule meetings regularly from beginning to exam time.

    Establish expectations of study group members regarding participation and contribution to the group.

    Establish meetings format i.e. topic presentation, sharing of group experiences related to topic, sharing of references/summary sheet, questions period related to topic.

    Identify study topic from the Orthopaedic Competencies document available on the CNA website.

    Assign group member’s topics to be presented at study group meetings.

    Schedule review time prior to the exam.

    Utilize questions found in the CNA Study Guide & NAON Core Curriculum text to practice for test.

    Identify and celebrate achieving milestones i.e. each set of competencies completed

    Most important of all, make meetings fun! Lots of laughter and food are important.

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