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This one-day, face-to-face CCTN and CCTC review course, presented by Sandra Cupples, PhD RN FAAN and Linda Ohler, RN Linda Ohler, MSN CCTC FAAN FAST, is a comprehensive program for transplant nurses preparing for the CCTN and CCTC examinations. Based on the American Board for Transplant Certification’s test blueprints and the 2nd edition of the Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses, this course includes general transplantation and organ-specific topics as well as information on test-taking strategies. Participants will earn 8.5 CEU or CEPTC credits.
Please note: You can register for and attend the Review Course even if you are not attending the full Symposium. If you already registered for the full Symposium, you can register for this course separately to add it to your schedule.
Lunch will be provided. $300 fee applies for the Review Course. Or pay just $360 for the Review Course and a copy of the ITNS Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses. Books will be distributed at the course.
Register now to reserve your seat!
For more information or to sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor go to http://organdonor.gov.
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Genomics in Transplant: The Universal Code for Care
Friday, 15 November - Monday, 18 November 2019
The Double Tree by Hilton at Universal Orlando
Orlando, FL, USA
Submit an abstract before the Saturday, 3 November at 11:59PM (CT) deadline.
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