Social media isn’t just for posting memes and your beautiful family pictures to share with your friends and family. It can also be a great learning tool! As a nurse assessment coordinator (NAC), you can help others in the long-term care field learn and stay up-to-date with trends and best practices by sharing information and takeaways, and asking questions on social media platforms – like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn – during events and trainings.

AANAC’s vice president of curriculum development, Judi Kulus, live tweeted last week during the CMS SNF QRP Follow-Up Webinar on Section N on Aug. 27, 2018. There were many important takeaways from this training and with limited capacity for registration, Kulus used social media to share important information to help those who were unable to attend to learn what they needed to know about section N and the new SNF QRP DRR requirements.

You just passed your final exam and you’re ready to tell the whole world that you are finally RAC-CT certified! With your certificate in hand, you may be wondering - how do you celebrate? Here are a few suggestions on how to spread the word, share your joy with others, and be RAC-CT proud!

If you are considering embarking on your certification journey or are working through the process already, here are a few tips to keep in mind as you work toward earning your RAC-CT.