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Why Nursing Certification Matters

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Nursing certification has helped advance the industry by encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding individuals who actively pursue professional growth opportunities. But nursing certifications do more than benefit the individual nurses who attain them — they can also improve quality outcomes.

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

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Nursing certification has helped advance the industry by encouraging, recognizing, and rewarding individuals who actively pursue professional growth opportunities. But nursing certifications do more than benefit the individual nurses who attain them — they can also improve quality outcomes.

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Holistic Healers: The Value of Wound Care Nurses

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Currently, there are 8,627 nurses certified in wound care through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Whether treating diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, and everything in between, wound care holds an important place in nursing. The role of a wound care nurse is critical.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

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“States with FPA demonstrate a proven track record for increasing accessibility and patient satisfaction, while maintaining excellent care quality and outcomes,” Kapu said in a release. It is time to grant NPs full practice authority — and to ensure every patient direct access to the healthcare provider of their choice.”.

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How Nurse-Midwives Can Help in Maternity Care Deserts

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Better integration of midwives onto care teams and within health systems leads to improved care, reduced cost, and patient satisfaction.”. Learn more about women’s health and nurse-midwives through these courses: Women’s Health Nursing CEU Courses. Perinatal Nursing Certification Review Course. (1