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  • Professional Certification
  • Workforce Development

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  • The importance of a competent Public Health Nurse (PHN) workforce is critical for population health.
  • Professional development and credentialing are essential for maintaining high standards in PHN.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the perceived motivators for Public Health Nurses seeking board certification.
  • To determine the barriers encountered by Public Health Nurses in pursuing board certification.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • The study utilized a 14-item online questionnaire, the PHN Certification Survey.
  • 912 surveys were completed by Public Health Nurses nationwide in collaboration with the Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations.

Main Results:

  • Motivators for PHN board certification included professional competence, personal satisfaction, and financial incentives.
  • Significant barriers identified were lack of knowledge about certification, unawareness of eligibility, cost, and employer recognition.
  • Preparation time was also cited as a barrier by PHNs.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving a highly educated and reliable PHN workforce necessitates ongoing professional development and credentialing.
  • Stakeholders must address barriers related to awareness of certification/eligibility and employer recognition.
  • Further research is essential to explore the link between PHN credentialing and population health outcomes.