Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing & Technology - Spring 2013 - Keeping BONENT Members Informed - Another BONENT Regional Seminar Captivates Audience

Sep 22, 2026

Spring 2013 BONENT Certification Update delivers organizational news, continuing education highlights, and practical certification guidance for members. It reports a Great Lakes Regional Seminar in Cleveland with sessions on access management, home therapies, professionalism and license protection, dialysis access management, referral timing, and ultrapure dialysate. The update explains recertification timing, application steps, required fees, mailing instructions, and wallet-card renewal. It also discusses evolving certification requirements, BONENT’s 40th anniversary milestones, and the upcoming BIO-Med exam planning for 2014.

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Keeping BONENT Members Informed

Another BONENT Regional Seminar Captivates Audience

Recertification Notes & Tips

Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute!

FROM THE PRESIDENT

State Certification vs Federal Requirement

Our 40th Anniversary Getting Closer

BIO-Med Exam Coming in 2014

Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology Spring 2013 Keeping BONENT Members Informed Another BONENT Regional Seminar Captivates Audience The BONENT Great Lakes Seminar held in Cleveland Ohio on April 7th 2013 was a very dynamic continuing education program that kept captive attention of its attendees, coming from 11 different states.“All of the topics were so conducive to our practices as clinicians” said John Larsen CHT, Seminar Chair. He cited the presentations on Access Management delivered by Lynda K. Ball and how Dori Schatell spoke about home therapies. John also gave a presentation entitled “What is Your Passion”. Marilynn Bartucci spoke about Professionalism and Protecting Your License. Dr. Brian Haag spoke about Management of the Dialysis Access and when you are to refer to the surgeon. And with all the access talk, Patrick O’Hara spoke of the HeRO Graft and what typeof patient is a good candidate. And Dr. Richard Ward delivered a powerful talk on Ultrapure Dialysate. “After attending the Great Lakes Seminar and receiving 7.5 CEsin one day, I would not want to miss the next one” said one of the attendees – referring to the BONENT Northeast Regional Seminar to be held in Newark New Jersey on Sunday, August 18th (see ad on page 3) . Patrick O’Hara Richard A. Ward, Ph.D. Dori Schatell, MS Lynda K. Ball, MSN, RN, CNN Marilynn Bartucci, MSN, APRN, BC, CCTC John Larsen CHT Brian Haag, MD Recertification Notes & Tips • BONENT mails you the Recertification Booklet (with application) 10 weeks before your certification expiration date. • Complete the application immediately! • It takes 3-4 weeks to process applications. • Be sure all your outstanding Annual Certification Fees are paid (you can check this [at www.BONENT.org/MyInfo](at www.BONENT.org/MyInfo)) • Don’t forget to answer the only question on the application (otherwise it’s incomplete) . • Be sure to complete all required info, sign and date the application. • Mail the original, completed application to BONENT (Do NOT fax) . • We will contact you if there are any problems. • If your application is complete, we will mail you a new wallet card. Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute! 3-4 Weeks Required to Process Your Application (from the date we receive it) FROM THE PRESIDENT The BONENT Certification UPDATE is published quarterly by: Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing & Technology 100 South Washington St. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 202-462-1252 Fax: 202-463-1257 [Web: www.BONENT.org](Web: www.BONENT.org) BOARD OF DIRECTORS President RJ Picciano, BA, CHT, OCDT Cuyahoga Falls, OH [President@bonent.org](President@bonent.org) Vice President & Update Editor Carol Johnson, PhD, FNP, CPDN Jamaica, NY [Carrajon@aol.com](Carrajon@aol.com) [Secretary/Treasurer](Secretary/Treasurer) Paulette C. Sheeley, RN, BSN, CHN Rock Creek, OH [psheeley22@gmail.com](psheeley22@gmail.com) Directors Nan S. Falk, CHT Long Beach, CA [nsfalk@mail.com](nsfalk@mail.com) Zelma Griffin, BS, CHT South Holland, IL [griffinzelma@aol.com](griffinzelma@aol.com) Dennis Schell, CHT, OCDT Maumee, OH[schellfamily5@sbcglobal.net](schellfamily5@sbcglobal.net) Lyle Smith, BSN, CNN, CPDN Umatilla, OR [Lyle_BONENT@msn.com](Lyle_BONENT@msn.com) EXECUTIVE OFFICE Executive Director Peter Anas Phone: 202.462. 1252, ext. \#20 [peter@bonent.org](peter@bonent.org) Director of Membership and Certification Laikisha Jeffries Phone: 202.462. 1252, ext. \#15 [membership@bonent.org](membership@bonent.org) In Touch with Your Certification Organization As usual, things at BONENT have been very busy, many new projects, many new causes. State Certification vs Federal Requirement Now, we have national certification for PCT’s required by CMS. Next, maybe we should move on to mandatory certification for RN’s since they are the frontline taking care of our patients. There remain issues to be resolv

FAQs

What recertification steps does BONENT recommend completing immediately after receiving the booklet?

Submit the application right away after BONENT mails the Recertification Booklet. Processing takes 3–4 weeks, so early completion helps ensure timely renewal.

What are the key deadlines and payment requirements mentioned for recertification?

Applications require about 3–4 weeks to process from the date received. Ensure all outstanding Annual Certification Fees are paid and complete the only question on the application to avoid incompleteness.

What is discussed about certification requirements for PCTs and how state and federal rules relate?

The update notes national certification for PCTs required by CMS and discusses lingering questions about how state licensure aligns with federal guidelines. BONENT states that CMS guidelines indicate the federal requirement still applies.

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