The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a professional
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a professional nursing organization that offers certification in an area of clinical or nonclinical expertise. You are to select a professional nursing organization and determine if it offers a certification that will be of benefit to you in your current position or a future position to which you aspire. The organization and certification may be in either a clinical or nonclinical area; however, leadership development opportunities are important.
For example, you may aspire to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Or, you may be currently interested in becoming a Certified Wound Care Specialist, Emergency Department Nurse or Medical-Surgical Nurse. Other organizations may be considered on a case-by-case basis AFTER approval from your instructor. An example would be if you want to become a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator). This certification is sponsored by the American Association of Diabetes Educators which is not exclusively a nursing organization. Or, becoming certified as an IBCLC may be of interest to RNs working in Mother-Baby Departments and is sponsored by the International Lactation Consultant Association.
Description of professional organization that offers certification: Mission, vision, values, membership eligibility, financial implications, workable link to website. Be specific. Describe how the organization aligns with your own professional viewpoint. |
Certification requirements: Criteria for initial certification. Describe your eligibility and what barriers may exist to this certification. Be specific. |
Recertification requirements: Criteria for recertification. Describe whether these are achievable and reasonable. Be specific. |
Practice impact: Active membership, nursing practice, outcomes, quality, safety, etc. Provide examples and be specific. |
Certification impact: Certification and recertification benefits for self, nursing practice, outcomes, quality, safety, etc. Explain personal benefits of certification. Be specific. |