Thank you Benjamin for your response and the resource! I like your suggestion regarding ANCC. I reached out to ANCC and they sent me a form to fill out for a new certification request. This may be a good path to go down. If anyone has experience creating/requesting new certifications, let the group know!
Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 22,2023 06:11 PM
From: Benjamin Lindsay
Subject: Question for the group on LGBT Certification
Hello,
I found this diversity certification provided by the Institute for Diversity for Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)®.
Competencies include:
'"Experience" can be defined as work in the field of diversity, Affirmative Action/EEO, multicultural affairs, human resources, organizational development, management, legal, multicultural marketing and communications, sales, recruiting, training, strategic planning, supplier diversity, consulting, or volunteering for a diversity council or resource group.'
"Eligibility for the CDP® Credential:
- At least 2 years of experience
- A passing score of 80% or better on the knowledge exam
- Completion of a Candidate Project"
More information can be found at: https://www.diversitycertification.org/cdp-exams
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Benjamin Lindsay MS RN CCRN
Masters Prepared RN Educator
Rochester NY
United States
Original Message:
Sent: Wed February 15,2023 07:36 AM
From: Benjamin Lindsay
Subject: Question for the group on LGBT Certification
Hello Dr. Erik McIntosh,
My name is Benjamin Lindsay (They/Them).
1) I do not have any experience with an LGBTQ Certification
2) I feel like ANCC would be a possibility. I like the idea of the multidisciplinary approach to your program. I think it's difficult to develop inclusion and exclusion to who could be eligible. I would enjoy being a part of a working group!
3) I think there are so many resources with developed material that with permission could be used. I think it would relatively easy to find individuals willing to support this initiative.
Thank you for your time and energy on this!
Benjamin
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Benjamin Lindsay MS RN CCRN
Masters Prepared RN Educator
Rochester NY
United States
Original Message:
Sent: Mon February 13,2023 07:42 PM
From: Erik McIntosh
Subject: Question for the group on LGBT Certification
1) Does anyone have experience with an LGBTQ certificate program? If yes, please share. In another discussion thread, I will post the information on the certificate program I attended at George Washington University. It was primarily online, with a one-week intensive in-person during the summer and spring terms. It was an interdisciplinary program, and I thought it was excellent!
2) Should ANCC or a professional nursing organization provide LGBTQ certification? If yes, which organization do you think should offer it? Would anyone be interested in forming a working group to explore this?
3) Please contribute any other thoughts or ideas around LGBTQ certification.
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Erik McIntosh, DNP, RN
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Chicago, IL
U.S.A
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