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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, British Columbia, Canada
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Certification
Announcements
The May 2012 SANE Certification Examination is now closed for applications.
The next testing window will begin June 1, 2012 for applications to the October 2012 SANE Certification Examination.
- The 2012 SANE Certification Examination Candidate Handbook is available! Visit the SANE Certification Application Webpage to download the handbook and review all the information you need to take the SANE certification exam in 2012.
RENEWALS:
- If your certification expires this year, the application deadline to recertify is September 30, 2012.
- Read the Memorandum on Courses meeting the SANE Education Guidelines.
Currently the Forensic Nursing Certification Board (FNCB) offers two professional credentials; the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A®) and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric (SANE-P®). SANE-A and SANE-P are the earned credentials which recognize that the highest standards of forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners has been achieved. Nurse Examiners can become certified by meeting the eligibility requirements and successfully completing an examination. Certification renewal is available by examination or documented continuing education over a three-year period.
Earning certification demonstrates professional commitment. Nurses who take the extra step to become certified in their specialty demonstrate their desire to provide quality patient care. Becoming certified is a statement that the nurse has accepted the challenge of preparing for specialty nursing practice which includes a refined knowledge base and critical thinking skills in clinical practice.
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