Keeping BONENT Members Informed January 2018 Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology Many Important Decisions Made by BONENT Board for 2018! New Mission, Reduction of Minimum Work Experience, Board, Seminars & Website Updates At the fall BONENT Board of Directors board meeting, many major items were discussed and finalized. Mission Statement Updated After much work in 2017, and in its 43rd year of operation, the BONENT Board of Directors agreed on an updated Mission, Vision and Values statement for BONENT. Mission: To promote excellence in nursing and technology globally through credentialing exams that enhance the care of patients with kidney disease. Vision: All nurses and technicians working in the field of nephrology will be BONENT certified. Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Excellence • Collaborate: BONENT will collaborate with its certified members to create and foster a culture of excellence and innovation in their dialysis work environment. • Integrity: BONENT will conduct its administrative, testing and business affairs by upholding the highest ethical values, principles and security. • Excellence: BONENT will continually strive to produce and enhance its credentialing exams that are the highest regarded in nephrology. Reduction of Tech Minimum Work Experience from 12 months to 6 Months for BONENT Exam Candidates The BONENT organization is excited to share the recently made changes to the CHT exam requirements. After listening to our members and ESRD partners and renal community, we have made the following changes...continued on page 3. Tips & Facts Don’t wait until the Last Minute! 3-4 Weeks Required to Process Your Application (from the date we receive it) BONENT can only VERIFY YOUR CERTIFICATION to your employer if your Annual Certification Fee is paid to date. Annual Certification Fee Paying the Annual Certification Fee keeps your BONENT certification up-to-date. • Notify BONENT each time your address or contact information changes to ensure you continue to receive the Annual Certification Fee Invoice and friendly email reminders. • You can also make these changes on the BONENT website (click the My Info link in the orange tab at the top to log into your account). • Remember to pay the BONENT Certification Fee each year to continue receiving certification benefits. • To avoid late fees, remember to pay by the due date listed on your invoice. • Payment can be made via: • Check or money order (paid by mail) and made out to BONENT • Credit card (paid by fax or via the BONENT website (click the My Info link in the orange tab at the top). Recertification Process Follow these tips for a successful BONENT Recertification: • BONENT certification lasts 4 years. Your certification expiration date is found on your wallet card, annual invoice and on the BONENT website (click the My Info link in the orange tab at the top). • Make a plan to obtain continuing education each year of your certification period: • A total of 40 hours is needed every 4 years. • Start by planning on getting 10 CEs each year. • Check the BONENT website for Sources of CE. • Remember to pay your Annual Certification Fee to stay current. • After receiving the Recertification Packet, mail your signed Recertification Application to the BONENT Executive Office 4-8 weeks before your certification expiration date.
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Certification UPDATE Winter 18
Keeping BONENT Members Informed
January 2018
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology
Many Important Decisions Made by BONENT Board for 2018! New Mission, Reduction of Minimum Work Experience, Board,
Seminars & Website Updates
At the fall BONENT Board of Directors board meeting, many major items were discussed and finalized.
Mission Statement UpdatedAfter much work in 2017, and in its 43rd year of operation, the BONENT Board of Directors agreed on an updated Mission, Vision and Values statement for BONENT.
Mission: To promote excellence in nursing and technology globally through credentialing exams that enhance the care of patients with kidney disease.
Vision: All nurses and technicians working in the field of nephrology will be BONENT certified.
Values: Collaboration, Integrity, Excellence
• Collaborate: BONENT will collaborate with its certified members to create and foster a culture of excellence and innovation in their dialysis work environment.
• Integrity: BONENT will conduct its administrative, testing and business affairs by upholding the highest ethical values, principles and security.
• Excellence: BONENT will continually strive to produce and enhance its credentialing exams that are the highest regarded in nephrology.
Reduction of Tech Minimum Work Experience from 12 months to 6 Months for BONENT Exam CandidatesThe BONENT organization is excited to share the recently made changes to the CHT exam requirements. After listening to our members and ESRD partners and renal community, we have made the following changes...continued on page 3.
Tips & Facts
Don’t wait until the Last Minute!3-4 Weeks Required to Process Your Application
(from the date we receive it)
BONENT can only VERIFY YOUR CERTIFICATION to your employer if your Annual Certification Fee is paid to date.
Annual Certification FeePaying the Annual Certification Fee keeps your BONENT certification up-to-date.• Notify BONENT each time your address or contact information changes to ensure you
continue to receive the Annual Certification Fee Invoice and friendly email reminders. • You can also make these changes on the BONENT website (click the My Info
link in the orange tab at the top to log into your account).• Remember to pay the BONENT Certification Fee each year to continue receiving certification benefits.• To avoid late fees, remember to pay by the due date listed on your invoice.• Payment can be made via: • Check or money order (paid by mail) and made out to BONENT • Credit card (paid by fax or via the BONENT website
(click the My Info link in the orange tab at the top).
Recertification ProcessFollow these tips for a successful BONENT Recertification:• BONENT certification lasts 4 years. Your certification expiration date is found on your
wallet card, annual invoice and on the BONENT website (click the My Info link in the orange tab at the top).
• Make a plan to obtain continuing education each year of your certification period:
• A total of 40 hours is needed every 4 years. • Start by planning on getting 10 CEs each year. • Check the BONENT website for Sources of CE.
• Remember to pay your Annual Certification Fee to stay current.
• After receiving the Recertification Packet, mail your signed Recertification Application to the BONENT Executive Office 4-8 weeks before your certification expiration date.
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The BONENT Certification UPDATE is published quarterly by:
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing & Technology
100 South Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 202-462-1252 • Fax: 202-463-1257
Constant Growth for BONENT Over the YearsWell, another busy year for BONENT is done and another busy year is about to begin. 2017 was BONENT’s 43rd year of operation and probably our most productive!
We Will Miss Sue CritchfieldIn 2017, BONENT lost an important member and a former Board Director. We were all shocked and saddened by the passing of Sue
Critchfield from complication of heart surgery. Sue was a great supporter of BONENT and dialysis patient care technicians in California. In addition to being a BONENT Board Director, Sue was a BONENT Regional Representative, both before and after serving on the Board and one of our busiest exam proctors over the years. Sue will be greatly missed.
Welcome to our New Board DirectorOn a brighter note, BONENT has elected a new Board Director who replaces long time Vice President, Carol Johnson. I would like to welcome Kay Gardner CHN to the BONENT Board (see her picture on page 3). Kay brings a huge amount of experience to the Board. She is presently living and working in Florida. She is currently the Director of Clinical Services for DaVita, overseeing 53 in-center hemodialysis centers and 14 home dialysis centers in Florida.
CHT Exam Applicant Experience Changes to 6 MonthsAt the November Board meeting, after serious consideration, the BONENT Board of Directors decided to change the minimum work experience required from 12 to 6 months to take the CHT exam. Effective March 1, 2018, candidates will only need 6 months dialysis patient care experience to take the CHT exam (this include LPN/LVNs).
Plan to Attend a BONENT Regional Seminar in 2018In 2017, BONENT Regional Seminars had a growth of 12% over 2016, having now completed its 17th seminar over the last 6 years. There will be 3 BONENT Regional Seminars in 2018. They will be at: - San Jose CA, April 22, 2018 - Chicago, June 10, 2018 - NY/NJ, August 19, 2018Watch the BONENT website for details as they are posted. These are always great opportunities to improve your skills and expand your network of colleagues.
Improved Media for BONENTFinally, soon after the first of the year, BONENT will have a redesigned website. It will be far better for viewing on smartphones and tablets. Also, visit BONENT on and like us on Facebook.
FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
RJ PiccianoPresident
RJ with the BONENT booth at the NANT Massachusetts meeting.
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology Certification UPDATE January ‘18 3
Dedication Deserves Recognition.Order Your 10 Karat Lapel Pin Today!Dedication to your profession. It’s one of the reasons why you became BONENT-certified. Proudly display your certification status by wearing a beautifully crafted 10k gold lapel pin. Select from your area of certification (CHN, CHT, CHBT or CPDN) for only $25.
For an Order Form, visit www.BONENT.org and click on Lapel Pins.
Now, you can purchase a BONENT Pin Online!Log into the “My Info” section to access the online store.
Your Annual Fee must be paid up-to-date before your order is shipped.
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continued from page 1. Therefore, effective March 1st 2018, the qualifications requirement for hemodialysis technician candidates wills change to reflect the following:- The minimum work experience to sit for the CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technologist) exam has been changed from twelve months to six months. This also applies to LPN, LVNs sitting for the CHT exams.
- The minimum work experience as a BioMed Technician to sit for the CHBT (Certified Hemodialysis BioMedical Technologist) exam has been changed from twelve months to six months.
The BONENT organization is always in compliance with federal and state requirements. BONENT recognizes that CHT is an integral part of the dialysis team. The CHT ensures the patients safety through hands on care and the technical operations of each dialysis session. We recognize the contribution they make to care for this special population and we will continue to give them the support they need to practice safety. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) stipulates that Hemodialysis technicians who perform direct patient care must achieve national certification within 18 months of hire. Whether it’s a free standing dialysis center, hospital based or a home
dialysis program, the dialysis technicians must be adequately trained and remain competent to care for this growing patient population.
New & Retiring Board MembersAt its recent BONENT Board of Direc-tors meeting in November in Clearwater Florida, RJ Picciano welcomed its new-est Board member Kay Gardner CHN, of Loxahatchee Florida. She is currently the Director of Clinical Services for DaVita, overseeing 53 in-center hemodialysis centers and 14 home dialysis centers in Florida. Her industry knowledge is a valu-able asset for the board.
Leaving the Board after 20 years is the BONENT Vice President of Operations, Carol Johnson, PhD, FNP, CPDN of Jamaica, NY. In presenting the President’s Award to Carol, RJ Picciano “recognized her your many years of valued service & commitment to the BONENT Board of Directors and the nephrology profession.”
She will remain as a BONENT Presidential Advisor.
2018 Regional Seminar Dates EstablishedIn 2017, BONENT Regional Seminars had a growth of 12% over 2016, having now completed its 17th seminar over the last 6 years. Lyle Smith BSN, CPDN, Chair of the Continuing Education Programs Committee and Vice President of Education & Exami-nations, announced the dates of the 2018 Regional Seminars:• Western Regional Seminar in San Jose CA, Sunday, April 22• Mid-West Regional Seminar in Chicago, Sunday, June 10• Northeast Regional Seminar in NY/NJ, Sunday, August 19
New Website DesignIn its continuing efforts to stay current and communicate with its members and future exam applicants, BONENT will reveal a newly designed website www.BONENT.org in January 2018.
Kay Gardner CHN
Carol Johnson and RJ Picciano
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Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing & Technology 100 South Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850
NEWS Inside:• Exam experience drops from 12 months to 6 months! • New BONENT Mission Statement• 2018 Regional Seminar Dates Set• Tips & Facts to help you on: - Annual Fees - Recertification
