Volunteer

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved with MSNCB? A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for CMSRN® and CAVRN® certificants to share their expertise and help support the future of certification. Explore current volunteer opportunities and find a role that matches your experience and interests. Click on the sections below for committee details and the application links. Apply by Oct. 18.

Please email MSNCB@msncb.org with questions about volunteer opportunities. 

CAVRN Volunteer Opportunities

Standard Setting Panel

Roles and Responsibilities of Standard Setting Panel Participants

Qualifications

  • Certified individuals, with a preference for those actively engaged in practice, education, or administration of virtual nursing programs. 
  • Strong understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a minimally competent candidate (a virtual nurse with 1,000 practice hours in acute-care settings).
  • Ability to objectively evaluate examination content and represent the broader profession rather than a specific employer, specialty focus, or stakeholder group.

Requirements of Participation

  • Maintain confidentiality and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
  • Report any conflicts of interest (COI) and sign a COI form.
  • Participate in all standard setting activities as an active and collaborative member.
  • Respect the opinions of all other participants.

Role of the Panel

  • Provide recommendations on the level of examination performance that reflects the knowledge and competence of a minimally qualified candidate for certification.
  • Evaluate examination items and estimate the likelihood that a minimally qualified candidate would answer each item correctly.
  • Participate in panel discussions regarding individual judgments, group results, and impact data.
  • Provide recommendations regarding the passing standard for consideration by the Board of Directors. 

Apply

Test Development Committee (Item Writers and Item Reviewers)

Roles and Responsibilities of Test Development Participants

Qualifications

  • Certified individuals, with a preference for those actively engaged in practice, education, or administration of virtual nursing programs. 
  • Strong understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of a minimally competent candidate (a virtual nurse with 1,000 practice hours in acute-care settings).
  • Strong writing and research skills.

Requirements of Participation

  • Maintain confidentiality and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
  • Report any conflicts of interest (COI) and sign a COI form.
  • Participate in all test development activities as an active and collaborative member.
  • Respect the opinions of all other participants.

Role of Test Development Volunteers

Item Writers

  • Develop up to 10 original items for the CAVRN certification exam in assigned content areas.
  • Provide rationale for correct answers with at least one citation from the CAVRN approved reference list.

Item Reviewers

  • Evaluate examination items against MSNCB style guides and item writing best practices.
  • Participate in group discussions regarding item validity and relevance to the CAVRN content outline.

Apply

Requirements: 

  • Must be a CAVRN in good standing
  • Committee members serve a three-year term
  • Cannot be involved in the creation or instruction of CAVRN exam preparation materials
  • All volunteers are required to sign a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement

Apply for the Standard Setting Panel

Apply for the Test Development Committee

CMSRN Volunteer Opportunities

Recertification Committee

Roles and Responsibilities of Recertification Committee Participants

Qualifications

  • Certified individuals, with a preference for those recently recertified or with familiarity of adult medical-surgical topics required for recertification.

Requirements of Participation

  • Maintain confidentiality and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
  • Report any conflicts of interest (COI) and sign a COI form.
  • Maintain a five-day turnaround on assigned audits after completing orientation.

Role of the Committee

  • Review supporting documentation to validate contact hour activities in recertification applications.
  • Use professional judgment and research skills to identify adult medical-surgical topics.
  • Submit inquiries to applicants using guidance from the CMSRN Recertification Handbook.

Apply

Job Task Analysis (JTA) Task Force

Roles and Responsibilities of Job Analysis Participants

Qualifications

  • Certified individuals, with a preference for those recently certified (0-5 years) or with first-hand knowledge of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of recently certified individuals.

Requirements of Participation

  • Maintain confidentiality and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
  • Report any conflicts of interest (COI) and sign a COI form.
  • Participate in all job analysis workshop activities as an active and collaborative member.
  • Respect the opinions of all other participants.

Role of the Panel

  • Provide recommendations on the content and other test specifications requirements for the certification though participation in the pre-survey and post-survey job analysis workshops.
  • Review and provide any recommended updates to the existing pre-requisites and recertification requirements as well as how often a job analysis should be conducted.
  • Contribute to the development of the list of tasks performed by the target population seeking the certification.
  • Contribute to the development of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the target population seeking the certification.
  • Review the results of the survey analysis, including comments left by survey respondents.

Apply

Requirements: 

  • Must be a CMSRN in good standing
  • Committee members serve a three-year term
  • Cannot be involved in the creation or instruction of CMSRN exam preparation materials
  • All volunteers are required to sign a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Agreement

Apply for the Recertification Committee

Apply for the Job Task Analysis Task Force 

About MSNCB Volunteer Committees

Board of Directors

Participating on the board of directors can be a rewarding experience, both professionally and personally. Requirements include a variety of skills and knowledge about MSNCB, medical-surgical nursing, and resource management. Candidates interested in serving on the MSNCB Board are self-nominated. MSNCB certificants in good standing who meet the eligibility requirements may apply.

CMSRN and CAVRN Item Writers and Reviewers

Members of the Item Writing Committee develop new exam items for MSNCB certification exams following the Item Writing Style Guide and using references provided by MSNCB. This group receives item writing training from our test development partner.

Members of the Item Review Committees review examination items and make necessary revisions following the Item Writing Style Guide and using references provided by MSNCB. This group receives item writing and reviewing training from our test development partner.

CMSRN and CAVRN Test Development Committee

Members of the Test Development Committee review test forms before they are published and monitor the performance of item and form statistics. The Test Development Committee works closely with our test development partner to ensure that exam content is balanced and relevant.

CMSRN Recertification Committee

Members of the Recertification Committee review recertification applications that are randomly selected for audit. Auditors typically review 1–4 applications monthly, subject to fluctuation based on the volume of recertifications and the availability of committee members.