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Keywords
Vascular Access Board Certification, ultrasound guided intravenous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, Vascular Access Certification Corporation, e National Commission of Certifying Agencies, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Disciplines
Nursing
Description
In healthcare, having a board certification holds value that the professional possesses the appropriate qualifications to perform competently in their certified skill set and has obtained a specialized knowledge in the specific area studied. Vascular Access Board Certification (VA-BC) is a growing certification recognition for nurses and multiple healthcare professionals placing vascular access devices such as ultrasound guided intravenous catheters (USGIVs), peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), MST midline catheter devices and other central line placements. The Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) administers the VA-BC exam which is the only nationally accredited exam that is multidisciplinary. The VA-BC is accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the Magnet Recognition Program.
Board-certified nurses are invested in their practice and profession, thus creating informal leaders (Schumacher, 2018). They are expert resources and nurses with whom providers seek out to collaborate in providing the best care for their patients. With the knowledge gained through this certification, it continues to pave the way for delivering evidence-based practice vascular access care.
The purpose of this preliminary prospective study is to highlight the value of being VA-BC and how this certification can help improve patient outcomes.
Publication Date
5-6-2024
Recommended Citation
Palmieri L, Ceresnie M. Vascular access board certification (VA-BC): A magnet recognized certification and evidence-based practice model in vascular access. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2024 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.
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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2024.