Why Become Certified ?
Expectations of nurses are higher than ever before! All nurses should have
understanding of the purpose of certification.
By obtaining certification in your specialty, you validate the knowledge gained through
professional education and experience, ultimately promoting quality patient care. Earning
your certification demonstrates leadership, promotes excellence in patient care, increases
professional and personal pride, and achieves a nationally recognized standard beyond licensure.
Most importantly, certification exists to protect the public. Certification is the nursing profession's
official recogntion of achievement, expertise, and clinical judgement in your specialty.
Benefits of Certification:
1. Confirm your professionalism and credibility to your peers, patients, families, and administration
2. Gain a sense of personal accomplishment
3. Certification is a quality indicator that attracts patients and is a component of a positive work
environment.
4. Research has shown certification contributes to better patient care! How? By commiting to
obtaining and maintaining certification in the Perianesthesia specialty, you will
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website last updated Jan. 16, 2012 CB