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Recognition of Nursing Excellence
What Is Certification?
• Certification is defined by
the American Board of
Nursing Specialties
(ABNS) as “the formal
recognition of specialized
knowledge, skills and
experience demonstrated
by achievement of
standards identified by a
nursing specialty to
promote optimal health
outcomes.”
Nursing Certification Purpose
• Establishes a professional standard for
qualified nurses
• Demonstrates commitment to particular
specialty
• Establishes a level and breadth of knowledge
and skill
• Validates experience
Nursing Certification Purpose
• Increases credibility
• Strengthens public trust and patient
confidence
• Recertification requirements ensure exposure
to latest developments
• Increases the value of nurses to employers
and patients
Nursing Certification Perception
• Employers
• Nearly 90% of nurse managers prefer hiring certified nurses over
noncertified nurses. 58% stated that they see
a positive
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performance difference in certified nurses.
• Peers
• More than 80% of people agree that certification promotes
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recognition from peers and other health professionals.
• Public
• 73% of patients are more likely to select a hospital that employs a
high percentage
of nurses with an additional specialty
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certification.
Do you know the difference?
Certification
vs.
• Generally covers comprehensive,
broad-based scope of practice
• Strict eligibility criteria and a
solid knowledge of practice
• Complies with national
standards, approved by thirdparty entity
• Portable, nationally recognized,
earned credential
Certificate
• Generally narrowly focused, covers
subset of knowledge
• Usually open to anyone –
newcomers and professionals
• No third-party involvement;
administered and created by and
within specific organization
• Awarded certificate, only recognized
within specific organization
Certification
vs.
• Primary focus is on
assessment of one’s
knowledge, skills, and
competencies
• Ongoing process that requires
continuing education or reexamination to maintain
certification
Certificate
• Primary focus is on education
and training with intent to
achieve specific learning
outcomes
• Once candidates successfully
complete program, a
certificate is awarded
As of January 2001, nurses in the U.S. and Canada held more
than 410,000 certifications in 134 specialties, granted by 67
different certifying organizations, and at least 95 different
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credentials designate these certifications.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards
Intrinsic Rewards
• Personal and professional accomplishment
• Nurses who are certified have higher perceptions of
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empowerment and therefore improve work effectiveness.
• Demonstrates commitment to the nursing
profession
• Verifies level of clinical competence
Intrinsic Rewards
• Increases professional autonomy
• Opens doors to professional growth
opportunities
• Increases compensation
• Nurses who reported being certified in a specialty made
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$9,200 more annually than nurses who weren’t certified.
Extrinsic Rewards
• Increases employer recognition and
appreciation
• 74% of nurse managers gave one or more incentives to
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promote and recognize specialty nursing certification.
• Promotes recognition from peers and other
healthcare professionals
• Strengthens patient confidence
Extrinsic Rewards
• Confirms patient
awareness of
certification
- 78% of Americans are
aware that nurses can
become certified--higher
than the certification
awareness of teachers,
physicians, and
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accountants.
Patient Benefits
• The more knowledgeable the nurses, the
better they can recognize problems and
intervene appropriately resulting in fewer
medical errors.₉
• Strengthens belief in nurse’s competency
• Increases trust in organization’s credibility
• Ensures optimal health outcomes
Employer Benefits
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Responds to public preference and demand
Increases patient confidence
Maintains a stable and highly skilled workforce
Sets standard when recruiting new nurses
Reduces liability
Decreases in-house training time
Employer Benefits
• Shows support for continued education
• Demonstrates commitment to professional
development
• Influence to apply for distinction from notable
healthcare organizations such as American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet
Recognition® Program
ANCC Magnet Recognition®
• Highest and most prestigious international distinction a
healthcare organization or hospital can receive for
nursing excellence and outstanding patient care.
ANCC Magnet Recognition®
• In U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 annual
showcase of "America's Best Hospitals," 15 of the
top 21 (71%) medical centers are Magnetrecognized organizations.
• Nurse leaders in Magnet hospitals earn more
(4.8%) than their colleagues in non-Magnet
facilities.
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Financial Support
• Offer a bonus or increased salary to certified
nurses
• Provide reimbursement for certification
expenses
• Supply funding for study materials and
continuing education requirements
Personal and Public Recognition
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Mail letter of congratulations and appreciation
Publicly display certificates
Create “Wall of Distinction”
Organize celebratory luncheon
Include credentials on nurses’ badges,
business cards, and other published material
Celebrate Certified Nurses Day™
• Annual day to recognize certified nurses
Created by American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) & American Nurses Association (ANA)
http://www.certifiednursesday.org/
Certification is a critical component in the
healthcare environment, providing benefits
to nurses, patients, and employers.
About INCC
• Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC) offers the
Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) credential--the only
nationally recognized and accredited certification for infusion
nursing.
• INCC is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty
Nursing Certification (ABSNC), formerly the ABNS Accreditation
Council and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies
(NCCA).
• INCC is committed to providing a program of high quality,
supporting continuing infusion nursing education and research
and promoting optimal patient outcomes.
www.incc1.org
800-434-INCC
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