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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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Certified Nurses, Inspiring Stories: Celebrating Excellence on Certified Nurses Day

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) joins hospitals and other healthcare organizations in recognizing certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient and family care on Wednesday, March 19, as part of Certified Nurses Day.

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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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Honoring Certified Nurses: BCEN Unveils Research, Recognition & Rewards!

Daily Nurse

As Certified Nurses Day (March 19) celebrations begin, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) is supporting nurses who invest in specialty certification with new research, consumer education, free nurse recognition tools, and a special promotion.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

There are several basic interventions that you need to implement during each shift: pain assessment, changing the resting position, listening, cluster care, preventing falls and promoting fluid consumption. Then, you will adjust the nursing care plan based on this information. The University of St.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners play an important role in improving the patient care experience. As an MSN-FNP graduate of USAHS , for example, you can partner with families across the lifespan to promote preventive care, diagnose conditions and treat acute and chronic illnesses. The University of St.

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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.