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The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice (CARN-AP) in June 2020. These individuals join a list of over 1,100 active certificants providing excellent Addictions Nursing. The addictions nursing certification examination attests to specialized knowledge, skill and abilities based upon predetermined standards in the specialty of addictions. The CARN and CARN-AP certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, June 2020 Certificants

• Lauren M. Carpenter; Southwick, MA
• Ruthanne L. Palumbo; Wilmington, NC
• Branden J. Rupert; Apollo, PA
• Anne L. Tigelaar; Minneapolis, MN
• Lauren E. Ziegler; Bunnell, FL
  

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice, June 2020 Certificants

• Rowdy J. Phillips; East Prairie, MO
• Caroline B. E. Polsky; Essex, CT

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice (CARN-AP) in May 2020. These individuals join a list of over 1,000 active certificants providing excellent Addictions Nursing. The addictions nursing certification examination attests to specialized knowledge, skill and abilities based upon predetermined standards in the specialty of addictions. The CARN and CARN-AP certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, May 2020 Certificants

• Suzette J. Barbour; East Corinth, VT

• Samantha Chess; Portland, OR

• Brittany N. F. Jones; Greenville, SC

• Victoria M. Lee; Largo, FL

• Karla M. Osorio; Everett, MA

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice (CARN-AP) in March 2020. These individuals join a list of over 1,000 active certificants providing excellent Addictions Nursing. The addictions nursing certification examination attests to specialized knowledge, skill and abilities based upon predetermined standards in the specialty of addictions. The CARN and CARN-AP certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, March 2020 Certificants

• Shelli K. Brandli; Rapid City, SD
• John C. Campbell; Lexington, KY
• Megan J. Detweiler; Huntington, VT
• Tricia L. Larson; Iron River, MI
• Lindsay S. McClung; Spotsylvania, VA
• Julie A. Moore; Proctorville, OH
• Kristina D. Quercia; Webster, MA
• Taylor R. Ramage; Hutchinson, KS
• Patricha J. Roberts; Sterling, NY
• Ashley A. Wentzel; Lake Lillian, MN
• Margaret J. Wolfer; Anderson, CA

HONORING ADDICTION NURSES DURING THE PANDEMIC

ANCB honors all nurses and staff caring for those with substance use disorders during the Coronavirus pandemic. This combined pandemic with epidemic is threatening the wellbeing of patients with substance use disorder who are often vulnerable due to social determinants and underlining medical comorbidities. Mandates of isolation and social distancing are counter to the way we treat and support substance use; further placing both stable and unstable patients in harm’s way. Current crisis has increased risk of overdose, overdosing alone, fear of accessing emergency and medical care, limited addiction treatment access, and challenges in communicating treatment availability and resources.

The role of addiction nurses has never been more important to the wellbeing of patients with substance use disorders. It is especially fitting that 2020 has been declared the “Year of the Nurse” and Florence Nightingales 200th Birthday! We thank you for all you continue to do in developing creative solutions to engage, support, and treat patients during this unprecedented time!This is truly lifesaving!

ANCB is committed to supporting the work of addiction nurses and facilitating certification for those seeking to make this commitment. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by disruption in testing services. Along with CNET we support our certified nurses and those preparing to obtain certification with necessary extensions.

ANCB is pleased to announce that certification testing with C-NET has resumed at PSI testing sites but with some restrictions according to federal and state guidelines regarding social distancing. Once you have been registered to test by C-NET, PSI will send you a link to active testing locations in your area. If there are delays in taking the examination or in applying for recertification, you will be given an extension. For an update on testing or recertification, please see: https://www.cnetnurse.com/covid-update.

We thank you for your patience during this time!
Thank you for your care commitment to evidence-based practice in the care of patients with substance use disorders!
We look forward to assisting you through the certification process, and celebration of your success!

Warmly,
ANCB

SAFETY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

ANCB encourages extra precautions for personal safety and education on safety to persons with substance use during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are sharing these for your review.

Recommended precautions for all persons:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html.

Recommended precautions for health care personnel caring for persons suspected or confirmed positive for COVID-19:

More Resources:

• American Nurses Association: Infection Prevention & Control
• World Health Organization: Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19
• Centers for Disease Control: Personal Protective Equipment: Questions and Answers
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Healthcare Respiratory Protection Resources

Adapted from apna.org.

Warmly,
ANCB

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice (CARN-AP) in January 2020. These individuals join a list of over 1,000 active certificants providing excellent Addictions Nursing. The addictions nursing certification examination attests to specialized knowledge, skill and abilities based upon predetermined standards in the specialty of addictions. The CARN and CARN-AP certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). 

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse, January 2020 Certificants

• Nanci A. Carleton; Mt. Laurel, NJ
• Jason W. Everett; Oban, NY
• Elizabeth R. Girling; Denver, CO
• Maureen F. Hardiman; Dorchester, MA
• Jessica L. Hughes; Georgetown, KY
• James C. Macaulay Jr.; Danvers, MA
• Brooke M. Palicki; Toledo, OH
• Jennifer E. Ritchey; Sewickley, PA
• Kathleen Robbins; Randolph, VT
• Terri L Schmidt; Desert Hot Springs, CA
• Corinne M. Sieben; Weymouth, MA
• Mandy N. Sladky; Seattle, WA
• Sean P. Tobin; Mission Viejo, CA
• Miranda D. Willett; Stacyville, ME

• Natasha N. Ashcraft; North Canton, OH
• Amber C. Curry; Georgetown, KY
• Keshia N. Jordan; Mason, OH
• Tanitha M. Moncier; Manchester, TN

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN), or Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advance Practice (CARN-AP) from September through December 2019. These individuals join a list of over 1,000 active certificants providing excellent Addictions Nursing. The addictions nursing certification examination attests to specialized knowledge, skill and abilities based upon predetermined standards in the specialty of addictions. The CARN and CARN-AP certifications are accredited by the Accreditation Board of Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Certificants

Rebekah Becker; Rockford, MI; Certified as of September 2019
Rhonda Birt; Grand Junction, CO; Certified as of September 2019
Dorothy Cote; Lynn, MA; Certified as of September 2019
Melanie Dacquisto; Indianapolis, IN; Certified as of September 2019
Kimberly Dion; Belchertown, MA; Certified as of September 2019
Ede Hughes; Liverpool, NY; Certified as of September 2019
Ashley Lambert; Juneau, AK; Certified as of September 2019
Cahly Trosen; Chisago City, MN; Certified as of September 2019
Michele Will; Minneapoolis, MN; Certified as of September 2019

James Budu; Tonawanda, NY; Certified as of October 2019
Cara Christopher; PEMBROKE, MA; Certified as of October 2019
Danielle Cunningham; Lowell, MA; Certified as of October 2019
Brandice Denette; Winchendon, MA; Certified as of October 2019
Sharon Gould; Pittsburgh, PA; Certified as of October 2019
Rebecca Gresham; Franktown, CO; Certified as of October 2019
Sarah McBride; Lakewood, CO; Certified as of October 2019
Nancy Starsiak; LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA; Certified as of October 2019
Karen Wahl; Andover, NY; Certified as of October 2019
Mary Yahara; Red Bank, NJ; Certified as of October 2019

Kimberly A. Baker; Leechburg, PA; Certified as of November 2019
Jennifer R. Case; Spring Ranch, TX; Certified as of November 2019
Olivia Gamelin; Franklin, NH; Certified as of November 2019
Linda J. Hancock; Cumberland, RI; Certified as of November 2019
Jessica Lamie; Saugua, MA; Certified as of November 2019
Beverly R. Nordahl; Fairfield, OH; Certified as of November 2019
Monica A. Osiecki; Hendersonville, NC; Certified as of November 2019

Antoinette Boyle; Chisago, MN; Certified as of December 2019
Diane Bush; Wyndmoor, PA; Certified as of December 2019
Susan Deichert; Cambridge, MD; Certified as of December 2019
Denise Driscoll; Rocky Point, NY; Certified as of December 2019
Patricia Gehringer; Milford, MI; Certified as of December 2019
Paula Griffin; Tucker, GA; Certified as of December 2019
Lari Kiple; Lincoln, NE; Certified as of December 2019
Denise McKnight-Hammett; Bronx, NY; Certified as of December 2019
Nancy Metzner; Fenton, MI; Certified as of December 2019
Susan Munson; Eden Prairie, MN; Certified as of December 2019
Debra Penney; Porter, TX; Certified as of December 2019
Tonya Reynolds; Jacksboro, TX; Certified as of December 2019
Kenneth Rodenbaugh; Bayville, NJ; Certified as of December 2019
Rosemary Smentkowski; Asbury Park, NJ; Certified as of December 2019
Mark Stroman; Novato, CA; Certified as of December 2019
Kathy Woodard; Locust, NC; Certified as of December 2019

Certified Addictions Registered Nurse-Advanced Practice Certificants

Joyce Johnson; Elizabethtown, KY; Certified as of September 2019
Lillie Cridland; Seattle, WA; Certified as of October 2019
Elaine Ocampo; San Marcos, CA; Certified as of October 2019
Ericka D. Daniel; Magnolia, DE; Certified as of November 2019
Katelyn R. Shaffer; Huntingdon Valley, PA; Certified as of November 2019
Christene Amabile; Grand Island, NY; Certified as of December 2019
Judith Austin; Brockton, MA; Certified as of December 2019
Lydia Anne Bartholow; Portland, OR; Certified as of December 2019
Nancy Campbell; Brandonton, FL; Certified as of December 2019
Brinn Culver; Portland, OR; Certified as of December 2019
Marjo Doyle; Phoenix, AZ; Certified as of December 2019
Melanie Erskine; Cheswick, PA; Certified as of December 2019
Getl Kasper; New York City, NY; Certified as of December 2019
Tara Thompson; Alexandria, LA; Certified as of December 2019
Linda Wanner; Salisbury, NC; Certified as of December 2019