keeping bonent members informedeffective february 1, 2006. “this is a very exciting day for our...
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Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology
Keeping BONENT Members Informed
Spring 06
BONENT Signs Contracts To Improve Member Service
Laikisha JeffriesMembership &
Certification Director
Tanya DarbandiArt Director
Marilyn LawlorAccountant
Peter AnasExecutiveDirector
Since it inception in 1974, the Board ofNephrology Examiners Nursing andTechnology has always sought to provideexceptional, innovative products andservices to it members. To fulfill theorganization’s mission, the Board ofNephrology Examiners Nursing andTechnology (BONENT) has contractedwith new testing and office manage-ment companies to provide serviceseffective February 1, 2006.
“This is a very exciting day for ourBoard and the future of BONENT,”said R.J. Picciano, BA, CHT, OCDT,BONENT President. After research,interviews and proposals from eight-een companies, the Board is extreme-ly pleased with its decisions.”
New BONENT ExecutiveOffice in Washington DCAnas Marketing & Management(AMM) of Washington, DC is nowproviding complete association man-agement services. Peter Anas, Presidentof AMM, will serve as the new
BONENT Executive Director. “We arethrilled with AMM’s history of exempla-
ry customer service - our members will be
happy, says BONENT Vice President CarolJohnson, RNC, MSN, CS, FNP, CPDN,CNN. “They also bring anexpertise in association mar-keting, which will improvemember communications,having already produced anew web site, CertificationHandbook, Contact Hoursfor Recertification book,member newsletter andinformational brochure.”
Peter’s experience asExecutive Director ofhealthcare associationsincludes the AmericanCollege of NuclearPhysicians, Societyfor Excellence inEyecare and theNational Associationfor Disability Representatives.
He is also veryaware of the nephrology community, as oneof his company’s marketing clients is theRenal Physicians Association, for whomthey have designed a new web site, pro-duced the “Advanced CKD Patient
Management Toolkit” and annual meetingpromotional materials.
BONENT moved its Executive Office toWashington, DC and has beenfully functional since February1, 2006.
New Testing Company To Improve SpeedSchroeder MeasurementTechnologies (SMT) takes overtesting services. SMT is a full-service international testing com-pany serving the needs of licensingboards and credentialing agencies.“SMT's testing products and servic-es are the finest available and willhelp reduce the time for members toreceive test scores,” says BONENTExamination Committee Chair LyleSmith, BSN, CNN,CPDN. The serv-ices to be provided will range fromtest development, printing and admin-istration of examinations in compli-
ance with industry standards. They will beable to provide computer-based delivery ofexaminations when the organization movesto computerized examinations.
The BONENT Board has been planning thenecessary steps to take its organization to thenext level. “With our two new partneringcompanies, these decisions will help solidifyBONENT as the premier internationalorganization for certification of nephrologyprofessionals,” says Ms. Picciano.
Meet the New BONENT Staff
New Informational brochure
We’ve Moved!1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 607Washington, DC, 20006Phone: (202) 462-1252, Fax: (202) 463-1257Website: www.BONENT.org
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and TechnologyCertification UPDATE Spring 062
REACHING OUT
The BONENT Certification UPDATE ispublished quarterly by:Board of Nephrology ExaminersNursing & Technology1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 607Washington, DC, 20006Phone: 202.462-1251Fax: 202.463-1257Web: www.bonent.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentRJ Picciano, BA, CHT, OCDTStow, OHE-Mail: [email protected]
Vice President & Update EditorCarol Johnson, RNC, MSN, CS, FNPJamaica, NYE-Mail: [email protected]
Secretary/TreasurerPaulette C. Sheeley, RN, BSN, CNNRock Creek, OHE-Mail: [email protected]
DirectorsZelma Griffin, BS, CHTSouth Holland, ILE-Mail: [email protected]
Betty A. Rivera, CNA, CHTWeatherford, TXE-Mail: [email protected]
Dennis Schell, CHT, OCDTMaumee, OHE-Mail: [email protected]
Lyle Smith, BSN, CNN, CPDNUmatilla, ORE-mail: NEW ONE HERE
Executive OfficeExecutive DirectorPeter AnasPhone: 202.462.1252, ext. #20E-Mail: [email protected]
Membership DirectorLaikisha JeffriesPhone: 202.462.1252, ext. #15E-Mail: [email protected]
Better Communication For You!Dear Members,We are excited to present to you the highly anticipated newsletterthat covers a broad spectrum of what has happened since wepartnered with Anas Marketing and Management and SchreoderMeasurement Technologies.
As you are aware with any organization or practice, there shouldbe ongoing research to improve services and keep up with cur-rent trends, which is exactly what we have done for you - our members. Our new website www.BONENT.org is packed withcutting edge information that will help you meet your personal and professional goals.
The distinguished management staff has built a trusted reputation for meeting the needsof their clients and will be happy to assist you with any questions that you might have.
As we strive to maintain our status as the premier organization for the certification ofnephrology professionals, the vision for the past thirty years has remained the same- toprovide high quality life long certification opportunities for nephrology professionals.
Enjoy your new issue of the newsletter and share it with your colleagues.
RJ PiccianoPresident
Adrian Buttimore, Bonent InternationalAdvisor, Connie Mears, RegionalRepresentative and Board MemberLyle Smith in San Fransisco.
(L to R) Board Member Zelma Griffin,Peter Anas Executive Director, and RJ Piccano President at BONENT booth during NANT meeting.
BONENT Executive Director Peter Anas and Pat Parra.
Have You Moved? New Email Address?If you did not receive the BONENT post card in early April, then we probably have anold address for you. Please fax or mail us your latest home and business address, phoneand email to the BONENT address at the top of the left column.
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology Certification UPDATE Spring 06 3
MEMBER INTERVIEW
“Once I received my BONENT certification, I felt a tremendoussense of accomplishment and sense of pride.When my patients realized that I took the initia-tive to get certified, I got a lot more respect.”
Karen Maceda, RN, CHT, CBNTInglewood Dialysis
Teaneck NJ
“My weakness use to be in the clinical area, not the technical andthe only way to feel sure was to study for the BONENT certifica-tion. That was the measure that said I was gettingit! It’s very important for company’s employeesalso and they’re better for it.”
John SweeneyBaxter Healthcare
Largo FL
“The BONENT certification has enabled me to improve myeducation and have a better understanding and appreciation ofmy role as a technologist. It has given me a lot of informationto transfer to my peers regarding cannula-tion and the importance of their role in qual-ity patient care.”
Danyelle R. Davis, CHTUniversity of Chicago Hospital
Chicago IL
“It has advanced me in my unit and now I am viewed as theresource or “go-to” person. It has moved me up to a trainingposition and hopefully to management in thefuture.”
Stephanie Coleman, CHT, CCHChildren Healthcare of Atlanta
& Devita EastpointAtlanta GA
BONENT Creates New Web Site
How has the BONENT Certification helped you professionally?
Candidate Examinantion Handbook
Contact Hours for Recertification
Now you can get answers to all of your questions on:• Exams• Recertification• Hostingand so much more!
New Publications Now AvailableOn our Web Site
www.BONENT.orgOver 50 Pages of Information!
guidelines by their facilities.
Every facility should have its own policiesand procedures. The dialysis staff shouldnot intentionally harm a patient, whether itis physical or emotional pain. They shouldlisten to the patients – it is a sign ofrespect, and not talk over them.
Confidentiality of information aboutpatients and their medical problems shouldnot be told to any individuals outside of thework environment. If one should have theneed to discuss patient’s private informa-tion, they need verbal or written permissionto do so. Patients should be treated by pro-fessionals respectfully, regardless of race orethnicity, sexual preference, and religiousorientation. The dialysis professionals areteachers and should answer questions frompatients but if they do not know an answer,they should refer patients to individualswho can help them. Patients may tell the
Congratulations to Fanya Zalipsky, CHT,Centers for Dialysis Care, recipient of the2005 Wesley Watkins Scholarship Award.Ms. Zalipsky has been a BONENT mem-ber since March 1997.
“ProfessionalBoundaries As itRelates to Patient Care”by Fanya ZalipskyCenters for Dialysis Care
Professional boundaries are of greatimportance when it relates to patient care.
The purpose of dialysis professionals isto take care of the sick and attend to theirneeds. In order to establish a positive,professional, patient care relationship,the dialysis staff should following a few
WESLEY WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP
Board of Nephrology ExaminersNursing & Technology1901 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 607Washington, DC, 20006
Presidential Advisor Regional Repesentatives
dialysis staffpersonal infor-mation, but theprofessionals should not unload details topatients. If they are unhappy with a cer-tain circumstance, they should tell asupervisor not a patient.
Dialysis staff should keep things privatewith personal questions they ask the sick;they should not exchange money withpatients, and should not have any roman-tic relationships with them. Friendlinessand courteousness should always beexemplified towards patients. Even if astaff member has a bad day, they shouldput the problem aside and act friendly.The role of dialysis professionals is torepresent themselves as employees withthe dialysis centers. Patient care shouldbe the top priority of the dialysis staffand by being professional, positivepatient staff relationships can arise.
Connie Mears, LPN, CHNMiami Regional Dialysis Center
N. Miami Beach, FL
Tim Dillon, CHT, BSNipro Medical Corporation
Garden City, MO
Yvette Malloy-Moses, CHTGrady Health Systems
Biverdale, GA
Susan K. Hansen,MBA, RN, CNNDirector, Clinical
Business DevelopmentRenal Solutions, Inc.
Lake Forest, CA
WELCOME TO OUR NEW REPRESENTATIVES
The 2006 topic is:“Cultural Diversity”