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Cidalia J Vital1,2, Cynthia Peterson1, Ellen Benjamin1,3
1Nursing Research and Holistic Nursing, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA, USA.
Summary
Holistic nursing certification is valued by nurses, regardless of their certification status. Most nurses, certified or not, believe certification demonstrates professional commitment and is linked to personal accomplishment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Holistic Health
- Professional Development
Background:
- Specialty nursing certifications validate expertise.
- Holistic nursing integrates comprehensive care and complementary alternative modalities (CAM).
- Limited research exists on the perceived value of holistic nursing certification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived value of holistic nursing certification among certified and non-certified nurses.
- To compare perceptions of certification value between nurses with and without holistic nursing certification.
- To identify barriers to obtaining holistic nursing certification.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive survey design was employed.
- The Perceived Value of Certification (PVCT)-12 Tool was administered to 59 nurses (25 certified, 34 non-certified) at an academic Magnet hospital.
- Statistical tests (Chi-square, Fisher's exact, Student's t-test) compared responses; barriers were identified for non-certified nurses.
Main Results:
- A significant majority of certified nurses (96%) and non-certified nurses (64.7%) agreed certification shows professional commitment (p=0.004).
- Overall perceptions of certification value were similar between certified and non-certified nurses.
- Both groups perceived certification as more valuable for intrinsic factors (e.g., accomplishment) than extrinsic ones (e.g., salary).
Conclusions:
- Nurses' perceived value of holistic nursing certification is consistent, irrespective of their certification status.
- Certification is viewed as a commitment to the nursing profession and a source of personal accomplishment.
- Further research may explore specific barriers and benefits to inform certification strategies.
Keywords:
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