Published Dec 26, 2007
rnkalee
10 Posts
I'm an RN looking to change from my current specialty into maternal-fetal medicine at a local clinic. I found information from the National Certification Corporation offering credentialing in areas such as EFM and RNC. Is this a valid program? I wouldn't qualify to do the RNC yet, but am interested in EFM to gain more knowledge in this area. Before I speak with my prosepctive employer about this, I need to know if it's a recognized certification.
Thanks!
karen
sirI, MSN, APRN, NP
17 Articles; 45,819 Posts
Yes, it is.
NCC is a nationally recognized and accepted certification organization. I am certified with them.
Good to read of your interest in this and wishing you good luck.
Thank you...for both your information and your well wishes! Women's health has always been my passion and I'm hoping to jump into this specialty soon!
It is a very interesting field of nursing.
Glad that you are thinking about being certified later on.
Again, good luck.
MemphisOBRNC, BSN, RN
107 Posts
I am certified by NCC, too. I also took the EFM test. It was more a personal goal for me, as my hospital does not recognize (pay more) for certification, which I think is a shame. From what I've read, most hospitals, at least around here, don't pay extra. Many will pay for the cost of the test, though. I HIGHLY recommend taking a prep course. The one I took was 2 days.