Certification News - Spring 2008 - (Page 3)

certification/news Meet ONCC Executive Director Cyndi Miller Murphy Janice Nuuhiwa, RN, MSN, APN/CNS, CPON® n recent newsletter issues, we have highlighted a variety of ONCC volunteer roles and committees. In preparing for this issue, the editorial board shifted focus to explore a role within ONCC. What a better way to start than with the executive director, Cyndi Miller Murphy, RN, MSN, CAE. Cyndi Miller Murphy began her ONCC career as the director of certification in 1989. As the organization grew, so did her role. She was promoted to deputy executive director, and when Pearl Moore, RN, MN, FAAN, previous executive director (ED), became the chief executive officer (CEO) of ONS, Murphy became the ED of ONCC. As ED, she oversees all of the day-to-day functions of ONCC, including the organizational policies, the operating budget, and managing the nine full-time staff members who perform the core work for ONCC. Murphy collaborates with the board on setting policy and mapping strategic direction and budgeting, including adherence to the budget. She is responsible for preparing status reports, business planning, and issuing papers for board review to help guide decision making. As the official spokesperson for ONCC, she reviews and approves all official ONCC communications. Murphy is also the official liaison to the testing company and other contract services, working with legal counsel to develop the contracts and monitor the companies’ compliance. Murphy has a dual role providing management and leadership within the organizational structure of ONCC. As ED, she reports to Paula Rieger, RN, MSN, AOCN®, FAAN, the CEO of ONS, its affiliated organizations, and to the ONCC board of directors. ONCC is an independent organization that works closely with ONS and affiliates, including the ONS Foundation and APHON. ONCC has its own budget, staff, and policies that are managed by Murphy, who also is responsible for other organizational components such as contracting with ONS for support services in areas such as human resources, finance, information technology, and meeting services. When asked about the best part of her job, Murphy states, “There are so many good parts! Working with so many tal- Vo l u m e X X I I , N o . 1 S p r i n g 2 0 0 8 I ented and passionate nurses who volunteer for ONCC is wonderful.” Her role as ED has afforded her opportunities to meet and develop relationships with many outstanding individuals over the years. She feels honored to work with so many dedicated professionals. Murphy also expressed gratitude for having a fantastic, professional, and dedicated staff that takes pride in the work of the organization. She cites the privilege of observing oncology nursing develop over the past 20 years from a unique perspective. Each time ONCC completes a role delineation study for one of the programs, Murphy can see the evolution of the profession and the unique changes in cancer care. She cites the increase in the percentage of the content of the exam dedicated to survivorship issues over the past few years as one of the changes she has witnessed, which is very affirming. Murphy has been able to pursue her own professional development by developing and expanding her knowledge of association management and competency assessment through education, networking, and establishing contacts in the broad field of certification and standardized testing, which she continues to find a fascinating and challenging field. Murphy achieved certification in association management in 1997 from the American Society of Association Executives and maintains it through continuing education required every three years. This certification enables her to use the credential “CAE” (certified association executive) after her name and is a testament to her belief that “certification is very important in any professional role.” As ED, Murphy networks with all of the other nursing specialty organizations and boards, primarily through the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS). ONCC also networks with the broader certification testing community through the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). ONCC programs are accredited by the accrediting arms of both NOCA and ABNS. (See “Murphy,“ page 5) 3

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Certification News - Spring 2008 Contents Editor's Message Meet Cyndi Miller Murphy Employer Spotlight CPON® Role Delineation Practice Round CBCN Items Field Test

Certification News - Spring 2008

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