jvl2

I recently transferred to the Emergency room for a Cardiac Stepdown unit. While working on the Cardiac unit I tested for the PCCN and CHFN certifications. I am now working toward testing for the CEN. My question is since I am now in a different department is it worth the time/effort/$$$ to get CEs in all areas to keep up the certifications? I still see quiet a few cardiac patients but they are not longer the primary pt group I am seeing. Just like any ambitious nurse I love having all those extra letters after my name :) but I want to make sure its worth it. Anyone have any thoughts/opinions about this? I'd really appreciate the imput before I start spending all this cash to take classes in all areas to maintain certifications. Thanks!

I was once standing in a room with a consulting MD while he was talking to the pt about said pt's extensive drug history, both as a user and a dealer. He then proceeded to commend the pt on getting out of the business by saying "can't be messing with that nickle and dime **** brother you know"