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Advanced Certification in Nursing Professional Development: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.

Mary G Harper, Barbara Brunt, Mary Edel Holtschneider

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|August 23, 2022

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Volunteers developed an advanced nursing professional development certification. This credential, launched in 2021, offers a new standard for experienced nursing professionals.

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Nursing
Professional Development
Healthcare Education

Background:

The need for advanced certification in nursing professional development was identified.
Existing certifications did not fully address the specialized skills required.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail the process of creating a new advanced certification for nursing professional development.
To share lessons learned during the development of this credential.

Main Methods:

Convening volunteer subject matter experts.
Defining the scope and requirements for the advanced certification.
Developing examination content and validation processes.

Main Results:

The Nursing Professional Development Advanced-Board Certified credential was established.
The certification was launched by the Competency and Credentialing Institute in 2021.

Conclusions:

The collaborative development process successfully created a valuable advanced certification.
This credential enhances professional standards and recognition in nursing professional development.