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Credentialing. A paradox for the 21st century.
1American Nurses Credentialing Center, Washington, DC 20024-2571, USA.
Nursing Leadership Forum
|April 29, 2000
Summary
Credentialing is evolving globally due to complex societal and economic factors. The nursing profession is adapting with innovative strategies and collaborations to meet these changes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Professional Development
Background:
- Credentialing processes face evolving challenges from sociopolitical, economic, and healthcare shifts.
- These dynamic environmental forces necessitate new directions in credentialing practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the evolving landscape of professional credentialing.
- To highlight the nursing profession's response to these changes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in credentialing.
- Review of initiatives by nursing organizations, including the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Main Results:
- Credentialing is experiencing renewed momentum and strategic shifts.
- The nursing profession is actively developing new approaches and partnerships.
Conclusions:
- The nursing profession, exemplified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is proactively addressing credentialing challenges.
- Partnerships among nursing organizations, healthcare providers, and consumers are crucial for future credentialing success.