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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. According to data collected by the American Board of Nursing Specialties , in 2020, there were over 1 million specialty-certified nurses in the U.S.

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Nursing Certification: More than Alphabet Soup (Podcast)

Consult QD

There are nearly 200 nursing certifications encompassing the breadth of specialties within the profession. With so many options – and nurses often on the move from one position to another – some wonder why they should become certified. We know based on research that certified nurses provide higher quality of care.”

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3 Great Options for Alternative Nursing Specializations

Registered Nursing

These nurses assess patients holistically, taking into consideration not only their physical symptoms but also their emotional and spiritual needs. Their role involves developing individualized care plans that encompass a wide range of interventions to promote healing.

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Nick Escobedo Reflects on Oncology Nursing

Minority Nurse

. “I went into a basic acute care setting right out of nursing school because I wanted to get a good, solid foundation for myself in practice,” Escobedo, a former president of the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation , says. This is tough work and we have to promote and champion a little of that balance.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. We co-chaired the New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) Spring Conference in 2019, before the world shut down.

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New CEO of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) – and National Immunization Awareness Month Resources

Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations

Dr. Hinkley currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board, is President of the American Board of Nursing Specialties, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.

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How to Grow in the Nursing Profession

Diversity Nursing

Seek a New Certification. Getting a Nursing certification is an excellent way to advance your career. There are hundreds of Nursing certification options available to all Nurses regardless of their current Nursing position. Participating in a unit-based council also looks great on a resume.