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Competency and Certification in Nursing Practice: Forever Achieving Nursing Service Excellence

Competency and Certification in Nursing Practice: Forever Achieving Nursing Service Excellence

by Kathy Puglise, MSN/ED, BSN, RN, CRNI® | Sep 16, 2025

By: Kathy Puglise, MSN/ED, BSN, CRNI® The Importance of Competency and Certification Accrediting bodies recognize that knowledge deficits and a lack of clinical competency are significant contributors to patient safety errors. In response, organizations such as The...

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Members

Members (7)

Term

  • 3-year term

Qualifications

  • Active CRNI®
  • 2 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Secretary

Secretary (1)

Term

  • 3-year term

Qualifications

  • Active CRNI®
  • 3 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Chair

Chair (1)

Term

  • 3-year term

Qualifications

  • Active CRNI®
  • 5 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  • Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Public Member

Public Member (1)

Qualifications

  • Does not need to hold RN license or CRNI® certification.
Director at Large

Director at Large (4)

Term

  • 3 years

Qualifications

  • Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest in the promotion and advancement of the infusion nursing specialty through certification. Requires in-depth knowledge of current issues affecting healthcare. 
  • CRNI® Certification preferred.
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Summary

  • Serve as a member of the board that governs the corporation. Promotes certification to the public and healthcare professionals.
  • Attends all INCC BOD meetings.
  • Participates in projects assigned by the chair.
  • Participates in strategic planning activities.
  • Collaborates with Chair to establish goals for the BOD with plan of action and time frame for implementation.
  • Attends INS sponsored events at the request of the Chair & CEO.
Chair Elect

Chair Elect (1)

Term

  • 2 years
  • 4 years

Qualifications

  • Active CRNI® with 5 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing.
  • Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Summary

  • Participates in the activities of the INCC BOD. Serves as role model for all CRNI®s and promotes the concept of certification to the public and other professionals.
Chair

Chair (1)

Term

  • 2 years
  • 4 years

Qualifications

  • Active CRNI® with 5 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing.
  • Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Summary

  • Directs and participates in all facets of the activities of the INCC Board of Directors. Serves as role model for all CRNI®s and promotes the concept of certification to the public and other professionals.
Members

Members

Term
3-year term

Qualifications

  1. Active CRNI®
  2. 2 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  3. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serves as a content expert in assigned areas.
  • Reviews items for relevant content and validity.
  • Approves items for the exam.
  • Performs item reference review.
  • Participates in an online exam draft review, key verification, and final review of each exam.
  • Develops and submits questions as requested, to ensure an adequate number of items for item pool.
  • Corresponds with Chair as necessary to review various materials.
  • Reviews and makes recommendations for changes in study aids.
  • Works in conjunction with other Council members to ensure and maintain the credibility of the CRNI® exam.
  • Participates in INS sponsored activities (i.e. Annual Meeting booth, Item Writers Workshop) as requested.
Secretary

Secretary

Term
3-year term

Qualifications

  1. Active CRNI®
  2. 3 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  3. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
Chairperson

Chairperson

Term
3-year term

Qualifications

  1. Active CRNI®
  2. 5 or more years of clinical/administrative experience in infusion nursing
  3. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities: (in addition to responsibilities listed under Member)

  • Serves as the official representative of the RN Examination Council.
    • Presides at all meetings of the Council.
    • Coordinates the responsibilities and activities of the        
  • Council members in the development of exam items and related material.
    • Collaborates with INCC staff liaison to establish goals and objectives for action, including plans and time frames.
    • Recommends individuals for appointment to the Council.
    • Approves agenda for all RN Examination Council meetings.
    • Reviews and provides recommendations for revisions to marketing materials and study aids.
    • Participates in an online exam draft review, key verification, and final review of each exam.
    • Approves verification of CRNI® recertification units for INS sponsored meetings and non-INS meetings.
    • Participates in INS sponsored activities (ie., Annual Meeting booth, Item Writers Workshop) as requested.
Members

Members

Term
2.5-year term

Qualifications

  1. Active member in good standing
  2. Advanced degrees (masters or higher)
  3. Extensive clinical experience in infusion nursing
  4. Experience searching/reviewing/appraising literature
  5. Must have employer’s approval to be on committee
Members

Members

Qualifications

  • Active members of INS

Responsibilities

  1. To ensure that INS is supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion within the infusion community.
  2. Advance equal and effective care for all people and affect long lasting change.
  3. Work toward resolving disparities in healthcare outcomes by promoting evidence-based, standardized care.
  4. Help to plan and execute meaningful actions.
  5. Seek opportunities to address healthcare bias and intolerance.
Chairperson

Chairperson

Members

Members

Qualifications

  1. Active member in good standing
  2. Advanced degrees (masters or higher) or certifications in medical, nursing, pharmacology, and infection prevention preferred, but not required.
  3. A methodological background in either quantitative or qualitative research methods preferred.

This opportunity is always looking for qualified candidates. To apply, visit https://infusionnurses.my.site.com/ins/s/form?id=a0S3m00000ExWTJ

Members

Members

Summary
The Nominations Committee will be assembled each year to ensure qualified candidates are selected to serve on the INS Board of Directors. The approved slate of candidates will be presented to the membership and declared elected by acclamation.

Members

Members

Term
3-year term

Qualifications

  1. Active member in good standing
  2. Minimum of two years clinical experience in infusion nursing and experience in the development of educational programs.
  3. Council selection is based on, but not limited to, diverse geographical location, practice environment, educational program expertise, and clinical and educational credentials.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Attendance at all scheduled NCOE meetings (virtual or in-person) and conference calls. 
  2. Plan, implement and evaluate educational sessions by:
    *Contributing to the development of educational topics, learning objectives and content outline for presentations in a timely manner according to established deadlines.
    *Participating in the identification of speakers and collaborating with speakers for educational activities.
    *Speaker development and review of PowerPoint presentations.
    *Participate in the evaluation of presentations based on established continuing education approval criteria and validate content as current, evidence based
  3. Required attendance at INS conference as assigned depending on conference needs.
  4. Maintains regular and prompt communication with speakers, NCOE members, NCOE chair, Director of Clinical Education, Nurse Educator, and INS support staff.
Chairperson

Chairperson

Qualifications

  1. Active member in good standing
  2. Must hold CRNI® credential.
  3. Minimum BSN degree with extensive clinical experience in infusion nursing (MSN with experience in the development of educational programs is preferred)
Rising Star

Certification

Presented to a CRNI® whose certification through INCC has advanced the welfare of his or her patients, organization, or the infusion specialty.

Rising Star

Research

Presented an infusion nurse or group of nurses from any practice setting who has conducted original research leading to an identifiable/ measurable impact on infusion-related practice, policy, quality and patient safety, advocacy and/or service.

Rising Star

Innovation

Presented to an infusion nurse or group of nurses from any practice area who has contributed to the clinical setting and/or organization through the development of innovative techniques, programs, or processes leading to improvements in infusion-based care.

Rising Star

Education

Presented to an infusion nurse educator (academic or clinical) whose mentoring and academic skills are used to teach and enhance the skills and knowledge of those under her/his tutelage

Leadership

Leadership

Presented to an infusion nurse in a management position or higher who provides leadership, guidance, dedicated service and vision of success to his or her organization and exemplifies the traits of a leader.

Rising Star

Rising Star

Presented to an infusion nurse who is new to nursing and the infusion specialty (within last 5 years), has influenced the profession, and is poised for future contributions.

Presidential Advisor

Presidential Advisor

Qualifications
INS Active member in good standing. Prior service as immediate Past President

Responsible to:
Membership and INS President

Responsibilities

  1. Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.
  2. Serves a one-year term as advisor to the President and Board of Directors.
  3. Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  4. Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  5. Represents INS as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.
  6. Implements the goals and objectives of the organization relevant to this position in an agreed upon time frame. Presents this information to the
    President for approval.
  7. Takes an active role in mentoring and supporting all members of the Board of Directors.
  8. Acts as Board Liaison to the Standards of Practice and Nominations Committees.
  9. Ensures that all reports submitted from assigned committees meet established criteria and deadlines.
  10. Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer in a professional and timely manner. Sends copies of all outgoing
    correspondence to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
  11. Prepares and presents a report appropriate to this position at all Board of Directors’ meetings.
  12. Submits to the President and Chief Executive Officer biannual reports outlining official activities.
  13. Attends all Board of Directors’ meetings, conference calls, and any other meetings as requested by the President.
  14. Works in conjunction with other members of the Board to assist the President in attaining stated organizational goals.
President

President

Qualifications
INS Active member in good standing. CRNI® credential required. Is the immediate past President Elect

Responsible to:
Membership

Responsibilities

  1. Serves as the principal elected official of INS. Is ultimately responsible to the membership.
  2. Serves a one-year term as Chair of the Board of Directors. Presides at all Board of Directors’ and INS meetings.
  3. Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  4. Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  5. Serves as the official representative of INS and spokesperson for the Society.
  6. Represents INS at meetings which impact the Society and the profession.
  7. Oversees the strategic direction of INS and communicates directly with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the objectives of INS are achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
  8. Delegates responsibilities and representation of the Society to the Chief Executive Officer at her/his discretion.
  9. Oversees progress towards organizational and Presidential goals and implements action plans according to established time frames.
  10. Defines specific responsibilities for each Board member during the President’s term.
  11. Directs the activities and evaluates the performance of Board and committee members.
  12. Conducts, with the INCC Chair, an annual performance evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer.
  13. Serves as the chair of the Executive Compensation Committee.
  14. Appoints Committee Chairs as needed.
  15. Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees.
  16. Provides direction to the Chapters and its Officers.
  17. Periodically disseminates pertinent information to the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Chapter Presidents.
  18. Answers all correspondence in a professional and timely manner and submits copies to the Chief Executive Officer.
  19. Approves annual committee reports submitted by the Board of Directors.
  20. Prepares agendas for all official INS and Board of Directors’ meetings.
  21. Reviews all meeting minutes submitted by the INS Secretary/Treasurer.
  22. Writes a President’s column for each issue of the Newsline.
  23. Prepares and presents an annual report to the membership at the INS Annual Conference. This report will be published in the Journal of Infusion Nursing
Secretary/Treasurer

Secretary/Treasurer

Term: 2 Years

Qualifications:

  • INS Active member in good standing
  • Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest
  • Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible To: Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.
  • Attends all meetings, conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
  • Records minutes of all Board of Directors meetings. 
  • Tabulates all votes required by the Board of Directors for inclusion in the minutes.
  • Submits minutes of each meeting to the President and Chief Executive Officer within seven days of adjournment of the meeting.
  • Serves on the Executive Compensation Committee. 
  • Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
  • Participates in strategic planning activities.
  • Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
  • Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.
Director-At-Large

Director-At-Large

Term: 2 Years

Qualifications:

  • INS Active member in good standing
  • Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest
  • Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible To: Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

  • Serves as clinical expert and representative of the membership for the INS Board of Directors
  • Attends all meetings conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
  • Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
  • Participates in strategic planning activities.
  • Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
  • Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Represents INS as requested by the President or Chief Executive
  • Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer in a timely and professional manner.
President Elect

President Elect

Term: 1 Year

Qualifications:

  • INS Active member in good standing
  • CRNI® Credential and master’s degree required.
  • Member of the healthcare community and/or related industry with interest
  • Must possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.

Responsible To: Membership and INS President

Staff Liaison: INS CEO

Responsibilities

  • Reports directly to the President and completes all assignments and projects as directed by the President.
  • Assumes the duties of the President in the President’s absence or upon the President’s request.
  • Attends all meetings conference calls, and other meetings as requested by the President.
  • Performs all duties and assignments within the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Participates in the activities of the BOD and communicates directly with the President of the Board and the CEO to assure that the objectives of the board can be achieved effectively, economically, and in a professional manner.
  • Participates in strategic planning activities.
  • Offers professional presentations at INS sponsored programs and other healthcare organizational meetings at the request of the President and CEO.
  • Is familiar with and possesses knowledge of the governing policies and organizational structure of INS.
  • Answers correspondence as requested by the President or Chief Executive Officer.
  • Works with the INS staff to develop a theme for the Presidential in a timely and professional manner.
  • Prepares and delivers a Presidential Address at the Annual Gavel Ceremony. This Presidential Address will be published in the Journal of Infusion Nursing.
  • Works in conjunction with other members of the Board to assist the President in attaining stated organizational goals.