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Medical-surgical nurses' perceived value of certification study
Mimi Haskins1, Cynthia Nowicki Hnatiuk, Linda H Yoder
1Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board, USA.
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|May 13, 2011
Summary
Medical-surgical nurses, certified or not, view specialty certification positively. This study validated perceptions, values, and behaviors surrounding medical-surgical nursing certification.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Professional Certification
Background:
- Specialty certification is crucial for medical-surgical nurses.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions of certification is vital for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To replicate a study validating medical-surgical nurses' perceptions, values, and behaviors regarding specialty certification.
- To assess the perceived value of certification among both certified and non-certified nurses.
Main Methods:
- A replicated study design was employed.
- Data were collected on perceptions, values, and behaviors related to specialty certification.
Main Results:
- Both certified and non-certified medical-surgical nurses reported positive perceptions of certification's value.
- The study validated existing findings on the positive regard for specialty certification.
Conclusions:
- Medical-surgical nurses generally perceive specialty certification as valuable.
- Findings support the importance of certification in the medical-surgical nursing profession.
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