2014-07-08T14:13:48-05:00 2013-08-31 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2012-09-01 260702501 NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS NATI 7086670100 8725 W Higgins RD Chicago IL 60631 KAREN PLAUS 2014-07-07 true John Woodhull P01305268 3128997000 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATION KAREN PLAUS 8725 W Higgins RD Chicago IL 60631 5694048 false X WWW.NBCRNA.COM X 2007 IL THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS (NBCRNA) CERTIFIES AND RECERTIFIES NURSE ANESTHETISTS. 11 11 14 35 0 0 0 0 5150025 5120990 65625 423942 5481 6611 5221131 5551543 190423 232273 0 0 993612 1624816 0 0 0 2982495 2921093 4166530 4778182 1054601 773361 14736681 14728008 1737210 727579 12999471 14000429 THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS (NBCRNA) IS TO PROMOTE PATIENT SAFETY THROUGH CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORTS LIFELONG LEARNING. false false THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS (NBCRNA) IS THE CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATION FOR NURSE ANESTHETISTS. THIS INCLUDES INITIAL CERTIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 2,500 REGISTERED NURSES PER YEAR AND RECERTIFICATION OF 38,000 NURSE ANESTHETISTS EVERY TWO YEARS. THE NBCRNA PROTECTS AND SERVES THE PUBLIC BY ASSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CREDENTIALED HAVE MET PREDETERMINED QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR PROVIDING NURSE ANESTHESIA SERVICES FOR ENTRY INTO PRACTICE. FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013, A TOTAL OF 3,161 CANDIDATES TOOK THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION. FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013, A TOTAL OF 3,269 CANDIDATES TOOK THE SELF-EVALUATION EXAMINATION (SEE). FOR THE 2013- 2015 RECERTIFICATION PERIOD, THE NBCRNA RECERTIFIED 19,204 CRNAS. THE NBCRNA IS ALSO COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION BY OFFERING SPONSORSHIPS FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, CREDENTIALING ADVANCEMENT AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013, THE NBCRNA AWARDED $232,273 IN SUCH SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANTS. false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 14 true false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Karen Plaus 7086670100 8725 W Higgins Rd Suite 525 Chicago IL 60631 CHUCK VACCHIANO 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ED WATERS 2.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE WOODEN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSEPH L FINK III 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARY GOLINSKI 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL O'CONNOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL RIEKER 2.00 X 0 0 0 PATTY WIRTH 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL JONES 2.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HAWKINS 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUE RAWSON 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN PLAUS 50.00 X 220137 0 1844 TIMOTHY J MUCKLE 50.00 X 126323 0 3432 346460 0 5276 2 false true false PEARSON VUE 1 NORTH DEARBORN PLACE CHICAGO IL 60602 TESTING SERVICES 556663 AMERICAN ASSOC OF NURSE ANES 222 S PARK RIDGE IL 60068 PARK RIDGE IL 60068 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, RENT, REVIEW SERVICES 482361 SUSAN DAVIS INTERNATIONAL 1101 K STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING 249085 SIDLEY & AUSTIN LLP PO BOX 0642 CHICAGO IL 60690 LEGAL 204349 APTIFY 7900 WESTPARK DRIVE TYSONS CORNER VA 22102 SOFTWARE/CONSULTING 168185 5 0 EXAM FEES 900099 2530280 2530280 RECERTIFICATION FEES 900099 2590710 2590710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5120990 465732 465732 0 0 0 0 0 100715 0 4995 137510 95720 -137510 -41790 -41790 0 0 0 MISC INCOME 900099 6611 6611 0 0 0 0 0 0 6611 5551543 5127601 0 423942 232273 0 0 0 1564135 0 0 49276 11405 0 263999 147670 0 0 64146 388490 178227 246221 250680 0 155407 0 0 385450 373 0 118064 17135 PRINTING 66990 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 11698 TESTING EXPENSES 558598 67945 4778182 0 0 0 163978 142560 981218 564095 9672 0 0 0 106396 168136 626306 159902 437387 466404 11980316 12383285 980323 968734 0 0 77391 34794 14736681 14728008 1352360 416504 384850 311075 0 0 0 1737210 727579 X 12999471 14000429 12999471 14000429 14736681 14728008 X 773361 146373 81224 X false true X true false 0 0 0 626306 159902 466404 0 466404 0 0 F LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 968734 F 968734 0 0 X 5771280 146373 137510 283883 5487397 64146 0 64146 5551543 4770322 137510 137510 4632812 64146 81224 145370 4778182 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE NBCRNA HAS RECEIVED A DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INDICATING THAT THE NBCRNA HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS TAX-EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, EXCEPT FOR TAXES PERTAINING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS THE NBCRNA HAS HAD NO SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE NBCRNA FOLLOWS GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) WITH RESPECT TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. THE NBCRNA RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY. THE NBCRNA HAS NO AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST OR PENALTIES AS OF AUGUST 31, 2013 AND 2012. DUE TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, THE NBCRNA IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX OR STATE INCOME TAX. THE NBCRNA IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY U.S. FEDERAL OR STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2010. THE NBCRNA DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET - 137510; Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET - 137510; Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b CHANGE IN PENSION OBLIGATION - 33031; AANA ADMIN FEE - 48193; true AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS 222 S PROSPECT PARK RIDGE IL 60068 362113743 501C6 64000 SPONSOR VARIOUS ANNUAL MEETING EVENTS COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION 222 S PROSPECT PARK RIDGE IL 60068 271433694 501C3 91773 SPONSOR STANDARDS REVIEW TASK FORCE AANA FOUNDATION 222 S PROSPECT PARK RIDGE IL 60068 363145692 501C3 10000 SPONSOR RESEARCH GRANT INSTITUTE FOR CREDENTIALING EXCELLENCE 2025 M STREET NW SUITE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20036 521111515 501C3 20000 RESEARCH GRANTS AMERICAN BOARD OF NURSING SPECIALTIES 610 THORNHILL LANE AURORA OH 44202 521943466 501C3 16500 SPONSORSHIPS OF MEETINGS AND SPEAKERS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION CORPORATION 142 E ONTARIO STREET SUITE 1700 CHICAGO IL 60611 362906995 501C6 30000 SPONSOR EDUCATION CAMPAIGN 4 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ALL GRANT REQUESTS BELOW $50,000 ARE APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALL REQUESTS GREATER THAN $50,000 ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE NBCRNA REVIEWS EXPENDITURE REQUESTS BEFORE THE GRANT MONEY IS PROVIDED AND VERIFIES THE EXPENSES ARE SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED REQUEST. X false false false KAREN PLAUS 220137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1844 0 221981 0 0 0 Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FULL FORM 990 (AS ULTIMATELY FILED WITH THE IRS) IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. THE PAID TAX PREPARER ALSO PRESENTS A SUMMARY REVIEW OF THE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO FORM 990 AT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING. Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR, NOTING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, THE DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THEY MIGHT HAVE. THE REPORTED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE MONITORED BY THE CEO AND APPLICABLE STAFF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS LEGAL CLARIFICATION AND THE INDIVIDUAL WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUES THAT RELATE TO THE CONFLICT DISCLOSED. Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE SALARY FOR THE CEO IS DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWING A PERFORMANCE REVIEW IN MAY. THE DECISION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013. THE CEO SIGNS A YEARLY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT DETAILING THE COMPENSATION. PROCESS OF COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B NBCRNA DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE COMPENSATED SO THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY ANSWERED NO. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN PENSION OBLIGATION - 33031; AANA ADMIN FEE - 48193;