A study conducted by the Nursing Credentialing Research Coalition found that specialty certification has a profound impact on the personal, professional, and practice outcomes of certified nurses. Overall, nurses in the study stated that specialty certification enabled them to experience fewer adverse events and errors in patient care than before they had become certified nurses. Additional results revealed that certified nurses:
- expressed more confidence in detecting early signs of complications;
- reported more personal growth and job satisfaction;
- believed they were viewed as credible providers;
- received high patient satisfaction ratings;
- reported more effective communication and collaboration with other health care providers; and
- experienced fewer disciplinary events and work-related injuries.
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World Federation of Critical Care Nurses recommends that the majority of nurses caring for patients should have a specialty certification.
Bloomer, M. J., Fulbrook, P., Goldsworthy, S., Livesay, S. L., Mitchell, M. L., Williams, G., & Friganovic, A. (2019). World Federation of Critical Care Nurses 2019 Position Statement: Provision of a Critical Care Nursing Workforce. Connect: The World of Critical Care Nursing, 13(1), 3–7.
With all these benefits, you might want to consider specialty certification. The Nursing Prof, LLC will provide all the support you need to become certified in the following specialties:
- Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN)
- Progressive Care Nursing Certification (PCCN)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
Our Certification Coach® courses are facilitated* and offer you all the resources you need to prepare for the certification exam. All Certification Coach programs include a comprehensive review of the specialty certification you are pursuing along with quizzes, additional study materials, and a comprehensive assessment to assess your readiness to test.
Specialty certification does not have to be intimidating. We can help and guarantee your success. See the Certification Coach program of your choice for more information:
- Critical Care Nursing Certification (CCRN)
- Progressive Care Nursing Certification (PCCN)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
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