Nursing certification

The value of certification

“…A: Certification showcases the education, knowledge, and expertise a nurse has achieved beyond what's required for licensure. [1][2][3] It's a mark of excellence and confers recognition and a sense of accomplishment. [1][2][3] Certification advances best practices from national standards of patient care and nursing education to improve patient outcomes in clinical practice as well as student retention and graduation in the academic environment.…”

“…[1][2][3] It's a mark of excellence and confers recognition and a sense of accomplishment. [1][2][3] Certification advances best practices from national standards of patient care and nursing education to improve patient outcomes in clinical practice as well as student retention and graduation in the academic environment. [1][2][3] Certified nurses demonstrate to the discipline of nursing, other health professionals, and the public that they're lifelong learners who've mastered a specialized body of knowledge in a clinical or academic setting.…”

“…[1][2][3] Certification advances best practices from national standards of patient care and nursing education to improve patient outcomes in clinical practice as well as student retention and graduation in the academic environment. [1][2][3] Certified nurses demonstrate to the discipline of nursing, other health professionals, and the public that they're lifelong learners who've mastered a specialized body of knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. [1][2][3] The priority outcome of certification is ensuring that nurses provide safe, quality personcentered care.…”

“…[1][2][3] Certified nurses demonstrate to the discipline of nursing, other health professionals, and the public that they're lifelong learners who've mastered a specialized body of knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. [1][2][3] The priority outcome of certification is ensuring that nurses provide safe, quality personcentered care. [1][2][3] Further, certification positively impacts the organization where the nurse practices.…”

“…[1][2][3] The priority outcome of certification is ensuring that nurses provide safe, quality personcentered care. [1][2][3] Further, certification positively impacts the organization where the nurse practices. Employers who place a high value on certification and professional development of nurses are more likely to have a competitive edge in the clinical and academic environment.…”