caitinthemiddle

Good morning, I am almost a year into my Infection Prevention/Control RN position and I am looking to see what Joint Commission and any other government bodies are requiring for new IPs. I want to make sure to have all of the certificates for classes that I can. My plan is to take my CIC at the two year mark and I may start a Master's program for Nursing Administration and then go back for the Infection Prevention classes at American Sentinel. I just want to make sure that my portfolio is well rounded. I have complete NHSN training, FEMA training, APIC EPI 101 and 102 and various small certificates for CDC hand hygiene reviews and such. Just want to make sure that I am on the right path and looking for guidance to be well rounded and be able to move up in facilities.

You have a lot on your plate! That feeling of waking up feeling like you're forgetting to meet a deadline doesn't end once nursing school is over. I graduated in May and still do that sometimes. The best piece of advice that I received from a professor in my program was to make sure to give yourself a day off. One day a week where you don't worry about school stuff, veg out or just go release some frustration. Try to nap. You need to prioritize this in your weekly schedule. Good luck! You'll find your flow!

Just graduated from this program and it is fantastic! You'll learn so much about yourself and the profession! Congrats to you all!