Question regarding furthering my education????(getting certified)

[askater11]

I currently am an R.N. I have my B.S.N. I've worked medical/surgical step-down for 2-3 years. Now I've been working cardiac step-down 2-3 years.

I'm getting bored in my current position. But I don't want to make any huge changes. Mostly because I'm only working contigent, taking care of my kids.

I'm interested in making a move...probably a job move....but I'm going to wait until next Sept. Having a new baby and a toddler's keeping me busy!!! But I'd love to take a nursing class. I'm too busy for pursuing an NP degree (MSN) but I'm interested in Certifications.

I often hear people being certified...how do you become certified in something??

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

I'm certified in Ortho since 1989 (RN ONC). Mine is through the Orthopaedic Nurses Credentialing Center.

So once you decide what specialty you want-probably cardiac nursing(?) then you apply to take the certification exam.

There are many through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

http://www.nursingworld.org/ancc/

There will usually be a study guide, a certain amount of hours in the specialty is required.

To renew there is usually a certain number of continuing education hours, or a repeat exam.

Good luck and enjoy that baby!