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Stacey Junger1, Nicole Trinkle2, Norma Hall3
1Academic Health Center, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Aim:
The aim was to examine the effect of a nurse leader certification preparation course on the confidence levels of the participants.
Background:
Limited literature is available regarding nurse leader development and certifications. Barriers exist related to lack of confidence, high cost, time and lack of access to a preparation course.
Method:
Nurse leaders (n = 51) completed a pre- and post-survey addressing confidence levels of participants related to the topics addressed in the nurse leader certification preparation course.
Results:
There were statistically significant increases in confidence levels related to all course content for the participants. At the time of the study, there were 31.4% of participants intending to sit for the certification examination, and 5 of the 51 participants successfully sat for and passed the examination.
Conclusion:
A nurse leader certification preparation course increases confidence levels of the participants and removes barriers, thereby increasing the number of certifications obtained.
Implications For Nursing Management:
The health-care climate is increasingly complex and nurse leaders need the expertise to navigate the ever-changing health-care environment. Certification in a specialty, such as leadership, serves as an indicator of a high level of competence in the field.
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