My name was brought up recently for the AN CPT board!
I found out that I was 8 days from being in the last year group. So close yet so far...
I've updated my DA photo, submitted my OER, and am waiting to meet my DON to go over my ORB. It's awesome that our DON used to work at HRC.
A couple of tips that I have learned through this process
DA Photo - Be yourself. Smile if it's you. Practice posing in front of the camera/mirror. Have someone take a photo of you. Perception is everything and is important when the board looks at you. The photographer will not coach you on your smile. You have to coach yourself. You spend about 5 mins in the studio. Make it count. You can only update your DA Photo once per year.
OER - Be specific in your job title. Instead of "Clinical Staff Nurse" put "2N Staff Nurse." I've been on 3 separate wards in my career so far but my ORB looks like I've only been on 2 because of my job title being "Clinical Staff Nurse" at the first 2 wards. Put your location and your duty.
ORB - Have someone who knows what they're doing look at your ORB. This is usually one in your senior leadership. They've been through this process several times. Find one that you know and trust to take a look at it.
The board meets in April. I can't wait!
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