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From the Desk of Lori Tinkler

2019 Final Thoughts from NBRC’s CEO As the saying goes, the days are sometimes long but the years are short! 2019 was no exception to this old adage. This year has flown by! We kicked off the year with a pilot of our new Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and I am happy to report it […]

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CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts

The National Board for Respiratory Care Launches ‘CHOOSE ONE: Every Breath Counts Campaign’  Respiratory care practitioners encouraged to join in supporting research, advocacy  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Oct 31, 2019) — As part of its commitment to social purpose and the profession of respiratory care, The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) has launched a new […]

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Virtual Calculator Coming in 2020

You spoke, we listened! Based on feedback, we are pleased to announce a virtual calculator will become available while taking NBRC examinations in January 2020. Virtual calculator functionality: Available for each examination question Accessed or hidden by clicking the calculator icon at the bottom of the screen Must be toggled on for each new question, […]

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One-Year Anniversary Pin

Did you earn an NBRC credential in 2018? If you did, expect to receive a complimentary credential pin during your one-year anniversary month! As a credentialed practitioner, you consistently demonstrate exceptional knowledge and competence in respiratory therapy. Starting new this year, we are celebrating your one-year anniversary of earning an NBRC credential by sending you […]

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New Message Center

Never miss an important notice from the NBRC again! We are very excited to launch our new Message Center within the NBRC Practitioner Portal allowing the NBRC to securely communicate timely information with you about your exam applications, credential maintenance information and so much more! Every time you log in to the Practitioner Portal, you […]

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Repeat Attempt Policy

Respiratory therapy is a vital profession within the healthcare community; therefore, we continually strive to elevate not only the profession but the therapists who have worked hard to earn our credentials.

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NPS Exam Admissions Policy Change

The Board of Trustees has approved the elimination of the following admissions provision for the NPS Examination: Applicant shall be a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for at least one year prior to applying for the Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination.    The removal of this admissions provision was approved on a second reading at the December […]

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Examination Security Policy

The NBRC is determined to safeguard the integrity of its credentialing programs by ensuring the security of the examinations. In today’s world of instant information sharing, we believe it is important for all candidates and credentialed practitioners to be reminded of the NBRC’s and PSI’s policies regarding examination security. We take these policies very seriously […]

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Voluntary Recredential Route Eliminated

The NBRC Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the voluntary recredentialing route for all NBRC examinations effective January 1, 2018. This decision was made to better increase examination security and strengthen the link between examination scores and long-term competence levels. Individuals required to attempt an NBRC examination for state licensing purposes must submit a paper […]