Pharmacology Cert from NAPNES

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Specializes in Alzheimers/Dementia.

I was thinking of getting my pharm cert from NAPNES and was wondering what you all think about it. I know it would be beneficial, but I'm a little unsure about spending about $160 to obtain it. I was wondering if some of you who have it could tell me, if it has benenfited you at all in your job? have you been payed more? Do alot of places require it (like I have been hearing). I was just curious! Thanks!! =]

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I really hope someone helps with this post i also was looking at the same certification as well as the long term care one, but need to know if it is worth it anyone?????????

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Specializes in Alzheimers/Dementia.

Loretap, we're gettin no love here!:D I don't think that many are certified with it. I know ALOT of LVN's and none of them have it. I dunno, I wish it was cheaper, because I for sure would get it, but not for $160, especially now!! Anyways, maybe we will get a reply......or not....:D

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I had always wanted to know myself...did the Pharmacology Certification benefit anyone or give them an edge over anyone else who did not take it. It would be nice to get an answer. :D

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Specializes in LTC Family Practice.

I know this won't help but in the dark ages in 1972 when I graduated from PN school we had to take an additional Pharm course before we could pass meds.

I'd take a look at the course syllabus and evaluate it as to your needs.

Good luck, I'm in a battle to be allowed to take a refresher course vs the whole ding dang program over:angryfire so any CE's will help I'm sure but are there other options?

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

Though I'm a pretty new nurse, I have had a couple jobs and looked into lots of positions, I have never been told that I needed any additional certification except perhaps IV certification in some acute/sub acute care facilities. I have considered getting the additional cerifications like in pharmacology, but I would use it more as just polish for my resume, don't think it is necessary but any additional education is a plus.

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The only certifications that employers have expressed in any interest in when I have applied for work have been IV certification, ACLS, and PALS. We learned pharmacology in school, so I think that certification is redundant whereas it might have been useful for people in the past.

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I have the NAPNES Pharmacology certification and most employers don't even know what it is. The school I attended included it in our program, we just had to pay for the small exam fee. We were also told that it will be a requirement to have someday, but as of now, I don't think its of much worth. I would save your money and pay attention in Pharmacology.:D

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