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Specialty Certification FAQ
What is Nursing Certification?Attaining nursing certification is a voluntary process through which nurses demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and excellence in practice by successfully completing an examination that validates their competence, knowledge and skill as a nursing professional within a specific area of practice, as evaluated by a body of peers. Who benefits from Nursing Certification? Nurses, their employers, and the healthcare consumer (public) all benefit from professional certification: Nurses’ benefits include salary increases, advancement and bonuses. Certified nurses can earn differentials of up to 25% over non-certified peers. Many nurses seek certification for personal fulfillment and commitment to excellence in practice. Employers benefit from certification by the dramatic impact on the personal, professional and practice outcomes of certified nurses. Nurses reported that they made fewer errors after becoming certified, improving patient outcomes. Additionally, studies have demonstrated that most patients feel more confident when they know their nurse is board certified, making certification an important point in marketing to consumers. Finally, the public benefits, as certification, as a concrete benchmark of competency and safety, ultimately results in consumer protection. Nurses must continually update their knowledge and skills to maintain certification in their field. A list of certifying bodies for nursing specialties follows in PDF format. To view or download the file, click here. Select your specialty from the table of contents. Please report additions or changes to info@resourcenurse.com.
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