The value of certification

Effort and reward imbalance factors motivating Namibian professional nurses to participate in continuous professional development: A confirmatory factor analysis

“…Even more important, professional nurses also agreed that they take part in CPD activities to improve their current qualifications. McNeely et al (2015) found similar results, which demonstrated that the progressive effects resulting from additional qualifications include increased productivity, few work-related injuries and staff retention. Similarly, intrinsic factors such as job security, responsibility and achievement were also found to significantly and positively influence employees.…”

Strategies to Increase Nursing Certification

“…Literature provides evidence on nurses’ intention to certify in the future (Solomon et al, 2016), but not many nurses take the certification examination. The most common barriers reported by nurses in achieving and maintaining certification include lack of knowledge, inadequate resources to prepare for certification, lack of study time, test anxiety, costs associated with certification, lack of organizational support, and poor institutional recognition and rewards (McNeely et al, 2015; Reich et al, 2016; Solomon et al, 2016). Few strategies to minimize barriers associated with certification are flexible work schedules to participate in review courses and reimbursement of certification costs (Perlstein et al, 2014).…”

“…As healthcare organizations strive for Magnet status, the organizations must provide ANCC evidence of ongoing nursing professional development (NPD) by emphasizing nurse certification (ANCC, 2017). Some nurses lack the motivation to grow unless required of the job professionally, and most organizations do not list certification as a requirement for employment (McNeely et al, 2015). Organizational initiatives to support nurses’ professional development by offering review courses on site with study groups to assist with examination preparation, utilizing a blended learning approach, providing online access to resources, and partnering with national certifying organizations increased nurse certification, job satisfaction and reduced nurse turnover (Neira et al, 2016; Reich et al, 2016).…”

“…Nurses achieve certification most relevant to their professional development, career advancement goals, job requirements, and financial benefits (McNeely et al, 2015). Certified nurses are highly marketable and successful in their careers; earn higher compensation; and have significantly higher self-efficacy, sense of accomplishment, and pride (Schumaker, 2018).…”