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Patricia R Messmer1, Deborah Hill-Rodriguez, Arthur R Williams
1Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, USA. messmerpatricia@yahoo.com
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 24, 2011
Summary
Certified pediatric nurses demonstrated a higher valuation of national certifications compared to their uncertified peers. This finding highlights the perceived benefits of professional credentialing in nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- National certification is a recognized credential for specialized nursing practice.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions of certification value is crucial for professional development initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if certified pediatric nurses perceive greater value in national certifications than non-certified nurses.
- To explore the factors influencing nurses' perceptions of certification.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Perceived Value of Certification Tool (PVCT), a 18-item Likert scale instrument.
- Administered the PVCT to assess nurses' perceptions of certification value.
- Performed principal factor analysis to identify underlying dimensions of perceived value.
Main Results:
- Certified pediatric nurses reported significantly higher perceived value of national certifications.
- Perceptions of certification value were moderately associated with views on salary benefits.
- The PVCT demonstrated a single-factor structure, differing from prior research.
- Professionalism and personal satisfaction showed stronger correlations with perceived certification value than salary, clinical competence, or consumer confidence.
Conclusions:
- Institutions should focus on enhancing the perceived value of national certifications among nurses.
- Further efforts are needed to strengthen the perceived links between certification and enhanced competency, public recognition, and compensation.
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