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Why Certification Matters

Why Certification Matters. Certified nurses have taken the extra step to validate their specialized knowledge and skills. Nursing certification is important because it benefits:  You,  Your employer,  And most importantly your patients and their families. Benefits for Nurses.

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Why Certification Matters

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  1. Why Certification Matters

  2. Certified nurses have taken the extra step to validate their specialized knowledge and skills. Nursing certification is important because it benefits:  You,  Your employer,  And most importantly your patients and their families.

  3. Benefits for Nurses

  4. Certification means confidence. According to national research*, certified nurses report:  Confidence in their decision-making skills. Improved ability to detect early signs and symptoms of clinical complications. Greater autonomy and enhanced collaboration with other professionals.  Increased empowerment and lower levels of burn-out. *Sources listed at the end of this presentation.

  5. Certification confirms competency. With earned PNCB certification, nurses demonstrate their mastery of a rigorous body of knowledge in pediatric content. Certification is an objective, measurable way of confirming a nurse’s pediatric nursing competency.

  6. Pediatric Nurses Value Certification According to a 2005 survey conducted by the American Board of Nursing Specialties, a majority of pediatric nurses surveyed believe that certification: Enhances feelings of personal accomplishment (99.7%) Provides personal satisfaction (99.3%) Validates specialized knowledge (99.1%) Indicates professional growth (98.6%) Provides evidence of professional commitment (98.1%) Enhances professional credibility (97.6%)

  7. Financial Incentives “Among all nurses, those who reported being certified in a specialty made $9,200 more annually than nurses who weren’t certified.” - The Nursing2006 Salary Survey Many employers support their certified staff by offering salary differentials and bonuses. Reimbursement for exam fees and recertification are two more great ways to encourage nurses to attain and maintain certification.

  8. Benefits for Employers

  9. Employers who support certification can… Research shows that certified nurses enjoy greater job satisfaction — a major factor in retaining the most experienced nurses. Retain the Best

  10. Employers who support certification can… Institutions that offer recognition and financial incentives for certified nurses have an advantage in today’s competitive hiring market. Recruit the Brightest

  11. Employers who support certification can… Assure the Public Consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of certification. Having certified nurses on staff assures the public that your facility is dedicated to high quality patient care.

  12. Employers who support certification can… Achieve Recognition Certified nurses on staff represents an important quality indicator for hospitals seeking Magnet™ recognition. The presence of certified staff also supports quality standards linked to accreditation granted by agencies like the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

  13. Ways to encourage certification… Offer financial incentives like reimbursement for exam fees, paid time-off to take the exam, and salary differentials or bonuses. Provide review courses, meeting space, and study materials for nurses. Notify your staff of special benefits for certified nurses.

  14. And don’t forget our CPN® On-Site Exam… If your facility has a minimum of five interested nurses, we can bring our acclaimed Certified Pediatric Nurse Exam (CPN®) to you. This is a great way for healthcare administrators to encourage the professional development of their facility's nurses.

  15. Benefits of CPN® On-Site Testing You set the time and date of the Exam. The CPN® Exam is administered in a written format. All mailing costs are managed by the PNCB. The employer pays no fee to administer the Exam. Exam scores are reported to candidates within three weeks of testing. Studying together builds camaraderie among nurses. Testing in a familiar location eases test anxiety.

  16. And after your nurses certify… Add credentials to name badges. Host a reception in their honor during National Nurses Week. Send a letter of congratulations from your CEO and CNO to each nurse. Feature their achievements in staff newsletters. Display their names and photographs in a public area. Honor your PNCB-certified nurses with a PNCB Wall of Distinction.

  17. Benefits for Children & Families

  18. Certification equals commitment. Earning and maintaining your credentials shows dedication to strengthening your knowledge in the specialized field of pediatric nursing. Passing the CPN® Exam and staying up to date through annual recertification confirms your belief in life-long learning, a belief that will help you deliver high quality care every day—with every patient.

  19. The public is becoming more aware… In a 2002 survey of over 1,000 households, 78% were aware that nurses could be certified in a specialty area. Surprisingly, nurses were the most recognizable certified professionals – with survey participants more aware of nurse certification than teacher or physician certification**. …of nursing certification. **Harris Interactive, Inc. American Association of Critical Care Nurses Survey. November 2002.

  20. Educating the public After you become certified, children and families may ask about the letters on your name badge.

  21. This is a perfect opportunity to educate the public on the value of certification. Suggested replies include: “I successfully put my skills and knowledge to the test and met the highest national standards for the care of pediatric patients.” “I'm committed to staying up to date in the pediatric nursing field.” “I've received professional recognition for my pediatric nursing expertise.”

  22. And for your youngest patients: "I passed a special test for nurses who take care of children and earned these letters to wear by my name." "I took the extra time and effort to show I'm an expert in what I do... taking care of you!"

  23. We hope this presentation helps you better understand the importance of certification. For more about PNCB certification exams and recertification programs, visit us on the web at www.PNCB.org or call 1-888-641-2767.

  24. Free Materials Contact us at pncb@pncb.org for posters and brochures for your next certification fair or to simply spread the word about pediatric nursing certification.

  25. About the PNCB. Prestigious. Acclaimed. Respected. These are just a few of the ways leaders in the specialized field of pediatric nursing have described our rigorous certification programs. We are the largest independent pediatric nursing certification organization in the country, with all of our programs endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and recognized by every employer and state board of nursing in the nation. At PNCB, we make it our mission to foster the delivery of high quality healthcare to children and their families by promoting excellence among our nurses.

  26. Sources American Board of Nursing Specialties. (May 2006). American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) Value of Certification Survey Executive Summary. Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://www.nursingcertification.org/pdf/executive_summary.pdf. Cary, A.H. Certified Registered Nurses: Results of the Study of the Certified Workforce. American Journal of Nursing. 101(1):44-52, January 2001. Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. (January 2007). Pediatric Nurses Value Certification. Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://www.pncb.org. Piazza, Irene M., et al. Differences in Perceptions of Empowerment Among Nationally Certified and Noncertified Nurses. Journal of Nursing Administration. 36(5):277-283, May 2006.

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