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Increasing certification through unit-based education
Erica Fischer-Cartlidge1, Suzanne Mahon2
1Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|March 29, 2014
Summary
Implementing a unit-based study course significantly boosted Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) certification rates. This initiative enhanced nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Oncology Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- Nursing certification is vital for enhancing patient care and demonstrating specialized knowledge.
- Despite benefits like improved patient outcomes and nurse retention, institutions face challenges in increasing certification rates.
- Systemic barriers hinder nurses from pursuing and obtaining professional certification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a unit-based study course in preparing nurses for the Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) examination.
- To determine if this educational approach can overcome barriers and improve CBCN certification rates.
- To assess the impact of the course on nurses' disease-specific knowledge and confidence.
Main Methods:
- An institution developed and implemented a unit-based study course for nurses preparing for the CBCN exam.
- Data were collected using an author-developed tool to measure changes in certification rates, knowledge, and confidence.
- The study focused on a single institution's experience with the program.
Main Results:
- The unit-based study course led to an increase in CBCN certification rates.
- Participants reported improved disease-specific knowledge and increased confidence levels.
- The program demonstrated a potential strategy for overcoming institutional barriers to certification.
Conclusions:
- Unit-based study courses are a viable method for enhancing nursing certification rates.
- Such programs can effectively improve nurses' knowledge and confidence in specialized areas.
- Institutions can adopt similar initiatives to boost professional certification among nursing staff.
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