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Value of Nursing Certification

Daily Nurse

Achieving specialty nursing certification is a mark of distinction. Certification goes beyond the basic level of nursing knowledge that is required for licensure. These certifications were granted by 44 certifying organizations, including AACN Certification Corporation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CCRN Certification 

Board Vitals - Nursing

Option 2: Practice as an RN or APRN for at least 5 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients, with 144 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application. Are the CCRN certification exams accredited? How do I renew my CCRN certification?

APRN 94
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How to Plan a Nursing Career Path and Keep Advancing

MAS Medical Staffing

An informatics nurse may act as a consultant to healthcare providers, facilities, and organizations, or be employed directly by larger hospitals, networks, insurance agencies, or public health agencies. Family Nurse Practitioner From a patient’s perspective, visiting with a nurse practitioner is equivalent to seeing a doctor for many needs.

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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification.