December 2024 Virtual Certification Preparation Course

NPD Certification Preparation Course

Provided by ANPD

December 10-13, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm CT (daily)

Registration:

ANPD Member: $350
Non-Member: $525
Attend an ANPD Certification Preparation course taught by NPD experts.

About the Certification Preparation Course: 

This hands-on, multi-day course is intended to increase your nursing professional development knowledge and help you prepare for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The curriculum offers 16 contact hours and covers the major domains of practice found in the board certification exam: Educational Process Standards; Leadership; Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Standards; Evidence-based Practice and Research; Technology; and Program/Project Management and Process Improvement.

Registrants will be enrolled in the NPD Cert Prep Course Pre- and Post-practice exams in ANPD’s Continuing Education Center. Participants may assess knowledge gained by comparing their post-course score with their pre-course score. Practice exam scores are provided immediately on completion of each 60-question test. In addition, the practice exams allow identification of domains as areas of focus when preparing for the certification exam. Instructions to access the Pre- and Post-practice exams will be provided to attendees two (2) weeks before the course. It is highly recommended that you complete the pre-test before you attend the course. Pre- and post- practice exams will be available for 90 days after the course has ended.

Due to the comprehensive content of this course, participants are urged to set aside uninterrupted scheduled course time without distractions to ensure optimal benefit and to maximize successful preparation for the NPD certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Registration Includes:

• Course materials
• Access to pre-course and post-course practice exams in ANPD's Professional Development Center
• Contact hours

Registration for this course is limited to 45 participants. Course registration for available seat openings is secured with received payment.

Target Audience:

• Registered nurses preparing for the specialty certification exam in nursing professional development (NPD), offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• RNs desiring additional education in nursing professional development

Description: This program is intended to prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development by increasing the participant’s foundational nursing professional development knowledge.

Outcome:

• Short term measurement: Upon course completion, 80% of participants will report an increase in their knowledge of the content found of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty examination in nursing professional development.
• Long term measurement: Completed long-term follow up survey results will indicate that 85% of participants who took the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) specialty exam in nursing professional development will report successful certification was achieved.

Successful Completion:

• Attendance at entire course is required for contact hours. Partial credit may be awarded for attendance of a single full day (4 hours for virtual courses).
• Completion of online course evaluation is required to obtain course completion certificate with contact hours.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours Awarded: 16

Cancellation Policy: This course is intended to be taken in its entirety. Cancellation must be sent in writing to education@anpd.org at least 1 week before the first day of the course. No make-up date(s) or refunds are provided for missed classes.

Disclaimer: Participation in this course does not guarantee successful performance on the ANCC NPD Board Certification Exam, nor is it intended to predict exam performance. It may, however, help identify areas of strength and opportunities as a part of a comprehensive exam preparation plan

Copyright Basics for NPD Teams

Presented by: Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC®, FAAN

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates, Nursing education instructors & faculty

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Competent

Description: Copyright confusion? We’ve got you covered! This webinar will help NPD teams steer clear of legal liability by understanding and respecting intellectual property rights. Join us to gain the tools you need to avoid common pitfalls and keep your NPD work both creative and compliant.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provides information that will help them avoid copyright infringement when selecting and using content for NPD purposes.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording):  November 13, 2027

Successful completion:

• View webinar in its entirety
• Complete online evaluation

  For further information email info@anpd.org

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Copyright Basics for NPD Teams

Presented by: Mary Harper, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC®, FAAN

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates, Nursing education instructors & faculty

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Competent

Description: Copyright confusion? We’ve got you covered! This webinar will help NPD teams steer clear of legal liability by understanding and respecting intellectual property rights. Join us to gain the tools you need to avoid common pitfalls and keep your NPD work both creative and compliant.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provides information that will help them avoid copyright infringement when selecting and using content for NPD purposes.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording):  November 13, 2027

Successful completion:

• View webinar in its entirety
• Complete online evaluation

  For further information email info@anpd.org

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Standard 9: Authentic Application to NPD Practice

Presented by: Misty Cahoon, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Caryll Campbell, MSN, MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC, Crystal Gellin, AA & Jennifer Myles-Clair, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, CNE

Target Audience:    NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners:    all levels (novice, competent, & expert)

Description: The updated Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (4th ed.) calls us to practice with cultural humility and inclusiveness. In this session, we’ll explore fundamental concepts of Standard 9 and understand how NPD practitioners and professional development associates are integrating this important work into their practice. Come with an open mind, leave empowered by tangible practice exemplars!

Outcome:  80% of participants will report that this session provides information that enhances, validates, or causes a change in their NPD practice.

Continuing Education:  Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): July 10, 2027

Successful completion:

• View Webinar 
• Complete on-line evaluation 

For further information email info@anpd.org

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Standard 9: Authentic Application to NPD Practice

Presented by: Misty Cahoon, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Caryll Campbell, MSN, MPH, RN, CEN, NPD-BC, Crystal Gellin, AA & Jennifer Myles-Clair, DNP, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, CNE

Target Audience:    NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners:    all levels (novice, competent, & expert)

Description: The updated Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (4th ed.) calls us to practice with cultural humility and inclusiveness. In this session, we’ll explore fundamental concepts of Standard 9 and understand how NPD practitioners and professional development associates are integrating this important work into their practice. Come with an open mind, leave empowered by tangible practice exemplars!

Outcome:  80% of participants will report that this session provides information that enhances, validates, or causes a change in their NPD practice.

Continuing Education:  Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:  1.0

Expiration Date (recording): July 10, 2027

Successful completion:

• View Webinar 
• Complete on-line evaluation 

For further information email info@anpd.org

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February 2024 ANPD Live Webinar: Gaps to Outcomes: Making the Connection

Provided by ANPD

Presented by: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC®, FAAN
Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent, & Expert

Description: Why do outcomes matter and what is their connection to why we provide an education activity? Join us to delve into professional practice gap identification, outcome determination, and design of an activity to make the link between the gap and the outcome – including how to measure the results! All members and roles of the NPD team will benefit from this discussion.

Outcome: 80% of participants will document one strategy to help them link gaps and outcomes when developing educational activities.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:1.0
Expiration Date (recording):February 28, 2027

Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete on-line evaluation

For further information email info@anpd.org

February 2024 ANPD Live Webinar: Gaps to Outcomes: Making the Connection

Provided by ANPD

Presented by: Pam Dickerson, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC®, FAAN
Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates

Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, Competent, & Expert

Description: Why do outcomes matter and what is their connection to why we provide an education activity? Join us to delve into professional practice gap identification, outcome determination, and design of an activity to make the link between the gap and the outcome – including how to measure the results! All members and roles of the NPD team will benefit from this discussion.

Outcome: 80% of participants will document one strategy to help them link gaps and outcomes when developing educational activities.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours:1.0
Expiration Date (recording):February 28, 2027

Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete on-line evaluation

For further information email info@anpd.org

2024 ANPD Live Webinar: Orientation, & Gender, & Race, Oh My! A Conversation on Intersectionality

Provided by ANPD

ANPD Members: FREE
Non-members: $85

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates, nursing education instructors & faculty, simulation educators, nurse leaders/managers/executives, all registered nurses
Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, competent, and expert

Description: The LGBTQ+ community is at increased risk for a myriad of health disparities above and beyond their heterosexual and cisgender peers. However, those with multiple minority identities face additional challenges and health inequities. This webinar will provide opportunity for interactive discussion surrounding life at the intersections of several minority identities (e.g. race, gender & gender identity, sexual orientation, country of origin, religion, and ability) and the implications it has for patients, and their care.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provides information that enhances, validates, or causes a change in practice.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours: 1.0
Expiration Date (recording): May 1, 2027

Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete on-line evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships: No relevant financial relationships exist for any individuals in a position to control the content of this activity.

For further information email info@anpd.org

2024 ANPD Live Webinar: Orientation, & Gender, & Race, Oh My! A Conversation on Intersectionality

Provided by ANPD

ANPD Members: FREE
Non-members: $85

Target Audience: NPD practitioners, NPD specialists, NPD nurse leaders, PD associates, nursing education instructors & faculty, simulation educators, nurse leaders/managers/executives, all registered nurses
Level of Intended Audience of NPD Practitioners: Novice, competent, and expert

Description: The LGBTQ+ community is at increased risk for a myriad of health disparities above and beyond their heterosexual and cisgender peers. However, those with multiple minority identities face additional challenges and health inequities. This webinar will provide opportunity for interactive discussion surrounding life at the intersections of several minority identities (e.g. race, gender & gender identity, sexual orientation, country of origin, religion, and ability) and the implications it has for patients, and their care.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provides information that enhances, validates, or causes a change in practice.

Continuing Education: Association for Nursing Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contact Hours: 1.0
Expiration Date (recording): May 1, 2027

Successful completion:
1. View webinar
2. Complete on-line evaluation

Relevant Financial Relationships: No relevant financial relationships exist for any individuals in a position to control the content of this activity.

For further information email info@anpd.org

3 Can't-Miss Keynote Presentations: 2024 Aspire Convention

A Nursing Renaissance™: The Dawn of a New Era

Presented by: Donna Cardillo, MA, RN, CSP, FAAN

Description: In this transformational program, The Inspiration shares a roadmap for a bright and hopeful future for nursing. Donna outlines the amazing opportunities before us to create a new paradigm that will empower, enlighten, and elevate the profession to new heights. With her customary humor, animated style, and vision of the future, Donna uplifts and energizes to illuminate a new path for all to follow. Look out world, here come the nursing professional development practitioners!

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session provided strategies for personal and professional rebirth and renewal to help expand their nursing practice.

Weaving Inclusive Excellence from the Classroom to the Bedside

Presented by: Brigit Carter, PhD, RN, FAAN

Description: Promoting awareness of inclusive excellence in nursing is essential for delivering unbiased, patient-centered care. The concepts of inclusive excellence are used to show how nurses in various professional roles can develop, implement, and maintain strategies to support a more inclusive, respectful environment that enhances a sense of belonging.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session increased concepts of inclusive excellence and provided strategies to support an inclusive, respectful environment for learners.

Leading through Innovation: Building the Future of Our Profession

Presented by: Dan Weberg, PhD, MHI, BSN, RN, FAAN

Description: Healthcare is being disrupted and leaders need to take an innovation-first approach to navigate through uncertainty and create high-performing teams and organizations for the future. In this session, Dr. Dan Weberg covers the case for innovation, how to lead innovation in healthcare, common reasons change fails, and specific actions steps for building a culture of adaptability to support future success.

Outcome: 80% of participants will report that this session increased knowledge of current innovative work in nursing space and how to adapt for innovative growth.