Nursing Certification Programs
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Certification & Accreditation:
Certification: There are many certification programs open to
registered nurses. Through certification, you can
progress your career and become fully qualified
to work as a specialty nurse. For some
specialties certification is not required but it
is certainly looked upon favorably by employers.
Benefits of Certification
- Excellent way for you to learn and work with
new technologies
- Proven demonstration of dedication and
commitment to your career
- Your skills are kept up to date which is
essential for all healthcare professionals
- Validation of your skills in a specialty
nursing area
- You will become more productive and will have
higher job satisfaction
- The skills you will gather through
certification will be beneficial for career
progression
- You will become more competitive in the job
market and can earn a greater salary/rate
- Recertification is available by completing a
written exam. This enables you to maintain your
qualifications without going through the lengthy
certification process again
Certification in a specialist area is often
required to apply for positions in that area.
Certification is available for many nursing
specialties including the four advanced practice
nursing specialties, Clinical Nurse Specialists,
Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse
Practitioners. National Certification is usually
achieved on completion of an educational
program, and in some states, certification is
required to practice that specialty.
For more
information on the different types of
certification available, please go to the
Nursing specialty you wish to learn more about
(in the table below), and
read the Qualifications section on that page.
Accreditation:
There are two national accreditation
organizations that provide Accreditation for
Nursing Education programs. The Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) provides
accreditation for Masters Degree in Nursing
programs, Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)
programs, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
programs and Diploma courses. The Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) provides
accreditation for Masters Degrees in nursing and
Bachelor’s Degrees in nursing only.
There are also separate accrediting bodies for
advanced certifications in nursing
specializations. For more specific information
on accreditation, please click on the Nursing
specialty you wish to learn more about (in the
table below), and
read the Qualifications section on that page.
Find a Nursing School / College:
Use the red search box above, to find schools
and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
Preview different types of positions:
Search and review the different types of
Nursing Jobs &
Health Care Jobs posted on our
jobsite, for an idea of the duties and
responsibilities, education/skills required,
salary and benefits associated with Health Care
related, Medical & Nursing jobs in USA.
Below is a list of some of the various types of
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