Certification in one’s specialty is no longer just something that’s “nice to have.” While not a requirement for practice, more and more employers are seeking out nurses who exhibit a commitment to excellence in their area of practice through specialty certification. This is especially true for those hospitals which are seeking Magnet Recognition® and need to meet eligibility standards. Explore the resources below to learn more about the value of specialty certification and begin your certification journey.
Explore available nursing specialty certifications with this comprehensive guide, including contact information for each certification board.
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Certification Articles & Blog Posts
Why Aren't More Nurses Certified?
Lippincott NursingCenter, March 2024
Lifelong Learning and Nursing Certification
Lippincott NursingCenter, March 2024
Updated Magnet® Certification Requirements
JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, January 2024.
Quick Guide to Studying for Certification Exams
Lippincott NursingCenter, August 2023
CE Advanced Certification in Nursing Professional Development: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, July/August 2023
Novice to Expert: Pathways to Nurse Educator Certification
Nursing Education Perspectives, May/June2023
Certification: A Designation that Matters!
Lippincott NursingCenter, March 2023
Readiness Tests: A Strategy to Boost Certification Success
JONA: Journal of Nursing Administration, December 2022
Pathway to Becoming a Progressive Care Certified Nurse
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, October 2022
CE Results From the Perceived Value of Certification Tool-12 Survey: Analysis of the Perceived Value of Certification Among Stroke and Neuroscience Nurses
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, October 2022
A Day in the Life of a Certified Maternal–Newborn Nurse
Home Healthcare Now, September/October 2022.
The Value of Certification
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, July/August 2022