Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Certificate programs in continuing professional education.

Ruth Falk Craven1, Martha Bassett DuHamel

  • 1Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington 98195-7260, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|January 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Certificate programs support career-long learning in nursing, addressing shortages by offering specialized training. These programs enhance nurses

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Repeated Cognitive Rehearsal Training: Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Reducing Perceived Workplace Incivility in Novice Nurses.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026
Same journal

Dynamic Branching Virtual Simulation for Management of Medication-Induced Anaphylaxis by Pediatric Nurses: A Pilot Educational Evaluation.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026
Same journal

Transition Shock and Work Readiness Among Newly Employed Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Mediating Role of Professional Self-Efficacy.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026
Same journal

Mobile Simulation: Expanding Forensic Nursing Education to Underserved Regions.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026
Same journal

Implementing a Rewards Program to Improve Engagement in a Nurse Residency Program.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026
Same journal

Seeing and Being Seen.

Journal of continuing education in nursing·2026

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Career-long learning is essential in nursing.
  • Nursing shortages necessitate specialized education and training.
  • Certificate programs offer a structured approach to career-long learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review factors, trends, and strategies for creating nursing certificate programs.
  • To present guidelines for developing effective certificate programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on certificate program development.
  • Analysis of factors influencing program creation and implementation.

Main Results:

  • Certificate programs are in high demand by employers and nurses.

Related Experiment Videos

  • These programs boost nurses' confidence and learning abilities.
  • Programs serve as effective recruitment and retention tools for healthcare facilities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Certificate programs are a valuable continuing professional education (CPE) method.
    • They enable nurses to acquire specialized skills and in-depth knowledge.
    • These programs support career advancement and address specific practice needs.