Hey guys just wanted to give everyone an update on our Beacon journey. We have met 32 of the 42 criteria. Click on the title above and find out more about the Beacon Award and how you can work in an environment the AACN designates as Excellent. Currently we have 8 certified nurses which equals 28% certified, we need 19 nurses to meet the 65 % certified criteria. I know we have two signed up and a few more studying to take the exam. I encourage all of you to start studying for the exam. You will learn so much just studying. If you join the AACN you will get a discounted rate for the exam, once you pass the test you will be reimbursed and receive a raise!!
Please reply and tell me if you have joined a professional organization, when you plan on taking the exam and if you do not plan of taking the exam please tell me why. I understand the test does cost money but remember we are very busy right now and you could work an extra shift to pay for the exam and then you will get a raise and make more money!!!!
I placed a Bold Voices statement in your box to sign, please read , sign and return to me. I have only received about half of the staff's statements, this is a mandatory 100% criteria.
Thanks again for all you do and wanting to show the nation what we do and how well we do it. Remember this is compared to having Magnet status but only in our unit. There are only 6 pediatric Beacon award units in the Nation the first was CHOC, Children's of Orange County. I would love to be in the top ten!!!
See the list of Beacon Award units here
Please reply and tell me if you have joined a professional organization, when you plan on taking the exam and if you do not plan of taking the exam please tell me why. I understand the test does cost money but remember we are very busy right now and you could work an extra shift to pay for the exam and then you will get a raise and make more money!!!!
I placed a Bold Voices statement in your box to sign, please read , sign and return to me. I have only received about half of the staff's statements, this is a mandatory 100% criteria.
Thanks again for all you do and wanting to show the nation what we do and how well we do it. Remember this is compared to having Magnet status but only in our unit. There are only 6 pediatric Beacon award units in the Nation the first was CHOC, Children's of Orange County. I would love to be in the top ten!!!
See the list of Beacon Award units here
