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APRN Consensus Work Group Releases Future Model for Regulation new model for the regulation of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) has been released by the APRN Consensus Work Group—of which ONS and the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) were a part—and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee. The model identifies four roles that can be given the APRN title: certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, and certified nurse practitioner. Certified APRNs also must concentrate in one of six population foci: psychiatric/ mental health, gender specific, adult- A gerontology, pediatrics, neonatal, and individual/family across the lifespan. Nurses seeking APRN licensure must have the appropriate education and sit for a certification examination that assesses competence in one of the four roles and one of the six population foci. APRN education programs must be housed within graduate programs that are nationally accredited, and APRN certification programs will be accredited by a national certification accrediting body. An APRN’s education and certification with regard to role and population must be congruent. APRNs may concentrate in a specialty area but cannot be licensed in that area. Competence at the specialty level will not be assessed or regulated by boards of nursing but rather by professional organizations such as ONCC. Specialty certification examinations will not be used for regulatory purposes by state boards of nursing. The work group’s next step is to develop a mechanism that enhances communication and transparency among APRN licensure, accreditation, certification, and education bodies. More information on the APRN regulatory model is available at www.ons .org/clinical/Professional/QualityCan cer/issues.shtml. ✱ Apply for the 2009 Candidate Slate by August 29 Contributing to oncology nursing on a daily basis in your practice is rewarding and recognized by many, including your patients and their families. But have you thought about extending your contribution by serving as an ONS officer? By doing so, oncology nurses can serve and influence a broader audience as well as gain new experiences and perspectives on multiple issues. Four ONS leadership positions are open for election in 2009: president-elect (1), treasurer (1), director-at-large (2) and Nominating Committee member (1). Candidates must meet the qualifications for the desired office and submit an application packet to the ONS National Office by 5 pm EDT on Friday, August 29. Information on qualifications and job descriptions can be found in the 2009 Candidate Guide, which is available in the Election area of the ONS Web site at www.ons.org/ membership/election or by calling ONS Customer Service toll free at +1-866-257-4ONS (+1-412-859-6100). For more information about the open positions or the election process, contact any member of the ONS Nominating Committee. Recognize your leadership qualities and consider running for office today. You have a leader in you! 24 June 2008 ONS CONNECT http://www.ons.org/clinical/Professional/QualityCancer/issues.shtml http://www.ons.org/clinical/Professional/QualityCancer/issues.shtml http://www.ons.org/clinical/Professional/QualityCancer/issues.shtml http://www.ons.org/membership/election http://www.ons.org/membership/election

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