activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 9
- Administers board certification exams for neurovascular clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers and administers board certification exams for multiple neurovascular specialties, including the Neurovascular Registered Nurse (NVRN™) exam (launched 2011), Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner (ANVP™) exam (2013), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC™) exam (2019), and Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) exam (2022). These exams serve as specialized credentials for clinicians in acute stroke and neurovascular care.
- Administers board certification exams for neurovascular clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationDevelops and administers specialized board certification exams for neurovascular clinicians, including the Neurovascular Registered Nurse (NVRN), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC), Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner (ANVP), and Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) exams, launched between 2011 and 2022 to establish expert standards in acute stroke and neurovascular care.
- Administers board certification exams for neurovascular clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers and administers board certification exams for multiple neurovascular specialties, including the Neurovascular Registered Nurse (NVRN) exam (launched 2011), Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner (ANVP) exam (2013), Advanced Stroke Coordinator (ASC) exam (2019), and Certified Neurointerventional Clinician (CNIC) exam (2022). These exams are recognized as the only certifications of their kind for respective roles.
- Develops and publishes neurovascular clinical education materials Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes core curriculum books and clinical tools for neurovascular clinicians, including the ANVC Advanced Stroke Coordinator Core Curriculum, the NVRN Core Curriculum for Neurovascular Nursing, and the Clinical Localization Card—a pocket reference for stroke symptom localization and vascular anatomy.
- Develops and publishes neurovascular clinical education materials Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes core curriculum books and clinical tools for neurovascular care, including the ANVC Advanced Stroke Coordinator Core Curriculum, NVRN Core Curriculum for Neurovascular Nursing, and a Clinical Localization Card for stroke symptom identification. These resources support certification preparation and bedside practice.
- Hosts clinical webinars on neurovascular topicsHosts a series of educational webinars covering current clinical topics in stroke and neurovascular care, including hyperacute protocols, neuroimaging, dysphagia screening, and post-stroke care, from May to December 2026.
- Hosts clinical webinars on stroke and neurovascular careConducts a series of live and recorded webinars covering current topics in neurovascular care, such as hyperacute stroke protocols, neuroimaging, dysphagia screening, post-stroke complications, and administrative engagement. Webinars were hosted monthly from May to December 2026.
- Hosts educational webinars on stroke and neurovascular careConducts a series of live and recorded webinars covering specialized topics in neurovascular care, including hyperacute stroke protocols, neuroimaging, dysphagia screening, post-stroke complications, and administrative engagement. Webinars were hosted monthly from May to December 2026 on topics such as ICH management, TNK use in extended windows, and goals-of-care conversations.
- Publishes educational curricula and reference materials for clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes core curriculum books and clinical tools such as the ANVC Advanced Stroke Coordinator Core Curriculum, NVRN Core Curriculum for Neurovascular Nursing, and the Clinical Localization Card, designed to support certification preparation and frontline stroke care.
research · 3
- Publishes peer-reviewed clinical journal Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes "Stroke Clinician," a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that disseminates clinical knowledge and evidence-based practices for managing neurovascular patients, with recent issues published in Winter 2026.
- Publishes peer-reviewed clinical journal for stroke professionals Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes "Stroke Clinician," a quarterly journal providing evidence-based clinical content to enhance knowledge and practice in neurovascular patient management. Volume 3, Issue 1 was published in Winter 2026.
- Publishes the peer-reviewed journal "Stroke Clinician" Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProduces and publishes "Stroke Clinician," a quarterly peer-reviewed journal that disseminates clinical knowledge and evidence-based practices for managing neurovascular patients. Volume 3, Issue 1 was published in Winter 2026.
capacity building · 9
- Delivers certification review courses for neurovascular clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProvides comprehensive review courses to prepare clinicians for ANVC board certification exams, including the NVRN, ASC, ANVP, and CNIC exams. Courses are available in on-demand, in-person, and tailored group formats for organizations, covering core competencies such as stroke management, neuroimaging, and hyperacute treatment.
- Delivers certification review courses for neurovascular clinicians Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProvides comprehensive review courses to prepare clinicians for ANVC board certification exams, including the NVRN, ASC, ANVP, and CNIC review courses. These are offered in on-demand, in-person, and tailored group formats for organizations, covering core competencies in stroke recognition, neuroimaging, treatment decision-making, and quality management.
- Offers certification review courses for neurovascular cliniciansProvides comprehensive review courses to prepare clinicians for ANVC board certification exams, including the NVRN, ASC, ANVP, and CNIC review courses, delivered via on-demand, in-person, or tailored group formats for organizations.
- Offers continuing education programs with credit accreditation Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationProvides accredited continuing education (CE) credits for completion of professional development programs: 8 credits for the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center, 13 credits for the NVRN and ANVP review courses, and 11 credits for the ASC review course, supporting ongoing clinician competency and certification maintenance.
- Operates an online self-paced learning center for CT imaging Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers "The Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center," a self-paced online program designed to strengthen clinicians' skills in interpreting CT, CTA, and CT perfusion imaging for acute stroke care.
- Operates self-paced online learning programs Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers self-paced digital learning modules, including the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center, to enhance clinicians’ skills in interpreting CT, CTA, and CT perfusion imaging for stroke diagnosis and management.
- Provides continuing education credits for professional development Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers continuing education (CE) credits for completion of its educational programs: 8 CE credits for the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center, 13 for the NVRN and ANVP review courses, and 11 for the ASC review course, supporting professional advancement and certification preparation.
- Provides continuing education credits for professional development Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationAwards continuing education credits upon completion of professional development programs, including 8 credits for the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center, 13 credits for the NVRN and ANVP review courses, and 11 credits for the ASC review course, supporting ongoing clinical education in neurovascular care.
- Provides self-paced online learning for neurovascular imaging Neurovascular Certification & Clinical EducationOffers a self-paced "Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center" that trains clinicians in interpreting CT, CTA, and CT perfusion scans for stroke diagnosis and treatment planning.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Dissemination and integration of evidence-based neurovascular practice evidence-based practice disseminationPromotes the adoption of current research and pathophysiologic knowledge in clinical settings through education, tools, and open-access publishing, creating evidence-empowered practice environments that improve patient outcomes.
- Evidence-empowered practice environments to improve patient outcomes evidence-empowered practice environmentsFosters clinical environments grounded in current research and evidence-based protocols to optimize neurovascular care, reduce disability and death, and support holistic patient and family needs through dissemination of best practices and practical tools.
- Evidence-empowered practice environments to improve patient outcomes evidence-empowered practice environmentsBy promoting evidence-based knowledge integration into clinical settings, the organization aims to create practice environments where clinicians apply current research to optimize neurovascular patient outcomes and support holistic stroke care.
- Flexible and scalable learning models for organizational capacity building flexible learning optionsOffers flexible learning formats (on-demand, in-person, virtual) and tiered organizational memberships to support diverse learning needs and enable scalable, consistent training across healthcare settings, from small clinics to major stroke centers.
- Flexible and structured continuing education for certification preparation continuing educationThe organization provides structured, flexible, and accessible continuing education—including on-demand and in-person review courses and group sessions—to support neurovascular clinicians in preparing for certification exams and maintaining up-to-date expertise.
- Flexible and tiered professional development systems flexible learning optionsProvides accessible, flexible learning formats (on-demand, in-person, virtual group sessions) and tiered organizational memberships to support scalable, equitable professional development and certification preparation across diverse clinical settings.
- Open access dissemination of neurovascular knowledge open access publishingThe organization ensures broad accessibility to neurovascular research and practice knowledge by publishing in an open access format, removing financial and access barriers for clinicians and researchers.
- Open access knowledge dissemination open access publishingEnsures broad accessibility to neurovascular research and practice knowledge by publishing in an open access journal with no fees to authors, removing financial and access barriers to critical information.
- Professional certification and credentialing to advance clinical expertise professional certification for clinical expertiseThe organization establishes and administers professional certification (e.g., CNIC) as a mechanism to validate and advance expert-level knowledge in neurovascular care among non-physician clinicians, particularly nurses and advanced practice providers, thereby improving care quality and standardization.
- Professional certification as a mechanism for clinical expertise professional certification for clinical expertiseUses professional certification (e.g., CNIC) as a core mechanism to validate and advance clinical expertise among non-physician neurovascular clinicians, ensuring high standards of acute stroke care through structured training and exam preparation.
- Professional certification to advance clinical expertise professional certification for clinical expertiseThe organization uses professional certification as a mechanism to validate and advance the clinical expertise of non-physician stroke clinicians, ensuring high standards of acute stroke care and supporting career development through recognized credentials like the CNIC examination.
- Structured professional development and certification preparation programs professional development and certification preparationProvides targeted educational resources, review courses, and structured exam preparation to deepen clinician expertise and increase certification success, ensuring readiness for the CNIC examination and promoting high standards in neurovascular care.
- Structured support for certification and exam readiness structured exam preparationOffers focused educational resources and structured study approaches—including review courses and exam preparation tools—to build clinician confidence and competence in passing the CNIC certification exam.
- Tiered organizational membership to support team-based professional development tiered membership modelThrough a tiered membership model and organizational partnerships, the organization provides cost-effective access to certification, education, and training resources for entire neurovascular teams, enabling scalable improvement in care quality across diverse healthcare settings.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
ANVP Review Course
Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner course for advanced practice providers covering stroke diagnosis, neuroimaging interpretation, and hyperacute treatment decision-making
ASC Review Course
Advanced Stroke Coordinator review course focusing on stroke data collection, quality improvement, education strategies, and stroke program leadership
CNIC Review Course
Preparation course for the Certified Neurovascular Interventional Clinician exam covering neuro-interventional procedures, stroke care, and procedural management for nurses, technologists, and clinicians
Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center
Self-paced on-demand program teaching interpretation of CT, CTA, and CT perfusion imaging for stroke care with case-based learning modules
NVRN Review Course
Neurovascular Registered Nurse review course covering acute stroke recognition, neuroanatomy, imaging, and post-stroke care for bedside nurses
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arizona State University Partner — Jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team, in partnership with ANVC for the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center.
- Arizona State University Partner — Jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team, in support of improving patient care.
- Arizona State University Partner — Jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
- NVC3 Partner — Partners to offer organizational memberships that provide savings on education, certification, and professional development resources for neurovascular teams.
- Stanford University Partner — Partnered with Stanford University for the "Code ICH: From Evidence to Practice" webinar.
- Viz.ai Funder — Provided an unrestricted educational grant for the Multi-Modal CT Imaging Learning Center.
- journals.psu.edu Partner — Hosts the "Stroke Clinician" journal.