Grass Roots Initiation of a National Certification Initiative: Peer-to-Peer Motivation

Linder, Carie E.

doi:10.1016/j.ccell.2008.10.002

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“…Certification care packages including a special note of encouragement, highlighters, pens, snacks, powdered drinks, and a fun cup were hand delivered to each participant's home address as a surprise. 16 There was an overwhelming response of gratitude by the participants to this form of recognition. As a result of implementing this grassroots initiative, there was a 38% increase in certified nurses within the NICU at Integris Baptist the first year, and 100% of the participants were successful in passing the certification examination.…”

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“…As a result of implementing this grassroots initiative, there was a 38% increase in certified nurses within the NICU at Integris Baptist the first year, and 100% of the participants were successful in passing the certification examination. 16 Another positive outcome of this initiative was the inclusion of core curriculum materials into new-graduate orientation, which aligned with unit culture and set certification expectations from the outset. Nursing empowerment was evidenced by the first nurse-initiated research study within the NICU.…”

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“…Individuals seeking certification were also provided 8 hours of paid preparation time for approved courses and 16 hours of paid time for annual continuing education. 16 To promote enthusiasm and participation in the program, a 4-by 3-ft poster called "RNC in 3" was placed at the entrance of the NICU. The poster included all necessary program details, including a 3-month calendar that the participant was held accountable to in order to achieve certification within a timely manner.…”

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Certification and Clinical Ladder as the Impetus for Professional Development

2010

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

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With today's healthcare challenges of nursing shortages and financial instability, it is imperative that healthcare organizations retain clinically competent nurses at the bedside. Professional development and recognition are key motivators to increase nursing job satisfaction, thus reducing shortages and turnover. Implementation of specialty certification and clinical advancement programs is of benefit to the public, employers, and nurses alike. Clinical ladder and Magnet recognition are often the impetus for specialty nursing certification in healthcare institutions. Clinical ladder history, purpose, models, perceptions, and satisfiers are discussed. Certification statistics, types, impetus, benefits, incentives, and barriers are highlighted, as well as a facility's innovative strategy to increase specialty certification. Certification and clinical ladder programs demonstrate commitment of healthcare organizations and nursing staff to provide high-quality care and professional nursing development, an investment that hospitals cannot afford to overlook.

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Certification and Clinical Ladder as the Impetus for Professional Development

2010

Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

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“…The primary purpose of this program was to increase the number of CNRN s on the neuroscience units at RIH, with a secondary goal of CNRN staff participation throughout the initiative. Peer involvement is an added motivator for staff to sit for the CNRN exam, producing an environment that is conducive to seeking certification and a unit culture which supports it (Linder, 2009).…”

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Development and Implementation of a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse Exam Review Program

Walsh¹

2011

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<p>Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) is currently striving to attain Magnet® status; specialty certification of registered nurse (RN) staff plays an important role in achieving that goal. Unit based nursing leadership and RN staff identified neuroscience certification as both important and desirable. One of the barriers identified by the staff RNs was the lack of a study support program to assist in preparation for the certification exam. A certified neuroscience registered nurse (CNRN) exam review program motivates and supports the RN staff to seek certification and successfully sit for the exam. The primary purpose of this program was to increase the number of CNRNs on the neuroscience units at RIH, with a secondary goal of CNRN staff participation throughout the initiative. The development of a formalized process allowed the program to be repeated biannually and helped to establish a unit culture where certification is the standard to which to aspire.</p>

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