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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

Before they can earn their critical care certification, nurses must have an unencumbered RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) requires nurses to obtain hands-on experience in wound care before they can become a certified wound care nurse.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

When nurses participate, changes can be made to benefit patients and staff, which can contribute to shorter hospital stays, lower overall costs, and increased family and patient satisfaction. Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, CLC, CNE is a Nurse Planner in Lake City, Fla. It comes back to being listened to.

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

Before they can earn their critical care certification, nurses must have an unencumbered RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) requires nurses to obtain hands-on experience in wound care before they can become a certified wound care nurse.