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Kathy B Chappell1, Matthew S Howard2, Vicki Lundmark3
1Accreditation, Certification, Measurement, Institute for Credentialing Research and Quality Management, and APRN Initiatives, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
International Nursing Review
|September 30, 2021
Summary
Global nursing credentialing enhances patient safety and care quality. Establishing universal nursing credentials promotes consistent standards, enabling seamless international practice and public trust.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Quality
- Patient Safety
Background:
- The United States has a history of nurse credentialing.
- Global dialogue on nursing credentialing is expanding.
- Foundational work exists to support global credentialing efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- Engage the global nursing community.
- Share knowledge on nurse credentialing.
- Improve nursing practice, patient safety, and care quality.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of key organizations (PubMed, ICN, WHO, ANA, ANCC).
- Analysis of existing credentialing frameworks.
- Incorporation of authors' experiences.
Main Results:
- Credentialing is vital for public protection and evolving healthcare.
- Credentials link nursing practice, environments, and patient outcomes.
- Rigorous, universal credentials ensure consistent nursing competency.
Conclusions:
- Universal credentialing frameworks facilitate international nurse mobility.
- Standardized credentials provide common expectations for employers and regulators.
- Policymakers are crucial for advancing global nursing credentialing.
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