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NASC Certification

Achieving certification acknowledges commitment to the highest standards of patient care and validates the specialized perioperative skills, experience, and knowledge the certificant has attained.

 

“Becoming CRNFA certified has been a hallmark of my perioperative nursing career. It is an indicator that I am a member of an elite group of individuals who have amassed a knowledge base that is comprehensive and accurate and assures that I can render superior patient care in my practice. It is a source of true pride in myself and my chosen profession.”
— CRNFA Certificant

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January 27

New Certificants of 2025!

Please join us in celebrating these 39 new CRNFAs who have earned their certification by completing the CRNFA Professional Portfolio and 50 new RNAS-Cs who have passed the RNAS-C National Exam.

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January 22

NASC Leadership in Action

by Bob Salsameda, MPA, MSN, RN, NP-C, CRNFA, CNRN In 1990, the first edition of the AORN Core Curriculum for the RN First Assistant (RNFA) was published by a pioneer group of futuristic, goal-directed, and innovative perioperative care providers—early RNFAs. This first edition focused on foundational knowledge. It covered essential topics like communication, tissue handling, […]

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May 1

CRNFA Job Analysis

A job analysis must be conducted periodically as part of the accreditation process for the CRNFA certification. Since NASC became the certifying organization for CRNFA in 2019, two CRNFA job analyses have been conducted: the 2019 job analysis was accomplished by an in-person task force meeting, and the 2024 job analysis was conducted by surveying […]

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February 4

New Certificants of 2024!

Please join us in celebrating these 46 new CRNFAs who have earned their certification by completing the CRNFA Professional Portfolio and 47 new RNAS-C who have passed the RNAS-C National Exam.

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October 25

CRNFA Achieves ABSNC Accreditation

Felicia Lembesis, CAE, ICE-CCPExecutive Director856-439-9080info@absnc.org National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)Receives Accreditation of its Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)From the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification Mt Laurel, NJ, October 16, 2024 —The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), is pleased to announce the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) has been granted accreditation […]

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March 5

New Certificants of 2023!

Please join us in celebrating these 51 new CRNFAs who have earned their certification by completing the CRNFA Professional Portfolio and 51 new RNAS-C who have passed the RNAS-C National Exam.

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June 12

RNFA Scope of Practice, Standards of Practice, and Certification

When considering your role and the tasks and duties you perform as a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA), there are three areas you must understand. These are your scope of practice, standards of practice, and certification. Scope of Practice The RNFA scope of practice is determined by your state board of nursing and the facility […]

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March 23

CRNFA Accreditation Status

The Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). ABSNC is the only accrediting body specifically dedicated to evaluating nursing certification programs and has an accreditation process for portfolio-based credentials, such as CRNFA. ABSNC-accredited programs are recognized on the ANCC Magnet scorecard. CRNFA accreditation can […]

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January 13

New Certificants of 2022!

Please join us in celebrating these 47 new CRNFAs who have earned their certification by completing the CRNFA Professional Portfolio and 26 new RNAS-C who have passed the RNAS-C National Exam.

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