What about the new generalist CNS exam? Anyone else gotten this email from ANCC?

Trauma,
I first heard of the generalist exam at the NACNS conference. They were looking for CNS's to take the exam for CE credit. I'm not clear on what the advantages are with this. I'm definately going to look into it though becuase I'm considering doing a post-grad FNP. Sounds like this could be an alternative. Thanks for posting this!

A "generalist" exam for "specialists"??? Sounds like more of the ongoing general watering-down of nursing education and credentials to me.

The new generalist exam I believe is a way to recognize those who have been CNS for awhile, graduated from a CNS program and would be an excellant avenue rather than just "grandfathering" those of us who have been doing this for 20 plus years in .. like other disciplines.. however it looks like PA may choose not to accept this which I believe it a shame and may just turn many qualified CNS away from these role and maybe find other states with more reasonable plans. So in short the "jury" is still out and it may come down to a $$$ issue ..

They offered me CEUs to take it but I'm not really seeing the value either. I'm already certified CNS-adult health (a lot of good it does me in a state in which I don't have title protection!). It's my understanding that it is for those CNSs who are in a specialty that does not already offer an exam and in the future, all other exams may be phased out in favor of one CNS core exam. I could be wrong.