Why Become Certified?
A study conducted by the Nursing Credentialing Research Coalition found that certification has a dramatic impact on the personal, professional and practice outcomes of certified nurses. Overall, nurses in the study stated that certification enabled them to experience fewer adverse events and errors in patient care than before they were certified. 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.
Associations that Provide Certification:
Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification
AACN Certification Corporation (CCRN)
Certified Nurse Operating Room
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board
Emergency Nurses Association
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
National Association of Orthopedic Nurses
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Certification Strategies Check List
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Test-taking Strategies
How to keep calm during tests
Taking multiple-choice exams
Multiple-choice exams
Preparing for multiple-choice exams
Reducing exam anxiety
More on test anxiety
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