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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The life of a vascular access professional can be stressful. You are not alone. VACC is here to help. Learn more at vacert.org.

May is National Pet Month! We want to shout-out to one heckin' good doggo: Thank you Porter for being brave and showing us how to get an IV. Get a copy of his book at vacert.org. Share your furry friend, and tell us how they helped you along your VA-BC™ journey!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month, we are highlighting the meaningful contributions made by AAPI VA-BCs. Arsenio Panopio Jr., CCRN-CMC, VA-BC™, FNP-C, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner in Concord, California.

We are here live at the AACN’s National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition in New Orleans this week. Come say hi and learn about VACC!

May 18-24 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. EMTs play a crucial role in providing safe vascular access during crises. Head over to vacert.org/blog to read our latest certificant profile: "Blood, Sweat, and Tears: The story of EMT Dustin Mason, VA-BC™"

VA-BCs, we need your help! Do you have a friend or colleague interested in the world of vascular access? VACC is on the search for a Public Board Member. Applications are accepted now through the end of June. Learn More: vacert.org/public-board-m…

June 1 is the last day to submit your recertification application - only THREE DAYS left! Don't let all your hard work go to waste by losing your VA-BC certification. Upload your CE credits here: vacert.org/start-your-rec…

This Pride Month, VACC celebrates the diverse professionals who make up the vascular access community. We honor the LGBTQ+ clinicians, educators, and specialists who improve patient care every day.

Reminder: The window for the June 2025 VA-BC™ exam is now open! Best of luck to all test takers. If you haven't already, make sure to schedule your exam as soon as possible. For tips on how to prepare, check out vacert.org/how-to-study/

A letter from the VACC President. An award-winning poster transforming a workplace. An EMT's pursuit of vascular greatness. A peak behind the scenes on how exam questions are designed. The VACC Newsletter is out now! Get inspired by the amazing work of your fellow VA-BCs.

VACC is seeking a Public Board Member. Help us spread the word! This person (who does not perform vascular access professionally) would have the opportunity to join a dynamic team while making a true impact on patient safety. Learn more: vacert.org/public-board-m…

Today is World Blood Donor Day! Thank you to all our magnificent VA-BCs who safely and efficiently take blood donations. Share this post to let your followers they can save lives by donating blood! Learn more here: who.int/campaigns/worl…

This Juneteenth, VACC honors the ongoing journey toward freedom, equity, and justice. Today, we want to amplify the voices of Black vascular access professionals. Here is what NiKia Ali, MSN, RN, CPN, VA-BC™ has to say about the holiday:

Kelly Walker’s award-winning poster showcases the power of vascular access teams improving patient care, reducing central line days, and driving institutional change. Read all our latest stories at vacert.org/blog

The window for the June 2025 exam closes today. Congratulations to everyone who passed! We can't wait to see all this class of VA-BCs will accomplish. For anyone interested taking the December exam, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected].

Congratulations to everyone who passed their VA-BC™ exam in June 2025! We applaud your dedication to patient safety. Gaining this credential is no easy feat. You should be proud. Visit vacert.org/continuing-edu… to get a head start on maintaining your certification.

This Fourth of July, VACC honors the dedication of vascular access professionals who work tirelessly to provide safe, high-quality care across the country. Your commitment to excellence is worth celebrating.

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month. Blood from the umbilical cord and placenta is rich in cells that can be used to treat life-threatening diseases. Thank you to all the neonatal specialist VA-BCs. Talk to your patients about the importance of cord blood donation or banking.

VA-BCs can earn up to 31 CE credit hours toward their recertification at AVA's 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting in Kissimmee, Florida this September. The Advance Discount for AVASM25 in-person registration ends July 31. Learn more and save today: bit.ly/3Se0rY2

You worked hard to achieve your VA-BC™ distinction. Why not flaunt it? The VA-BC™ Store has you covered with all the swag you need, incluing badge buddies, lapel pins, and much more. Wear your credential with pride: vacert.org/store-form