Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 10, 2025
10:07
Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
19.1K
Alternative Credentials in ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation™: Advancing Workforce
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|August 26, 2025
Summary
Alternative credentials like microcredentials are changing nursing professional development. They offer flexible, competency-based learning and address workforce needs, enhancing readiness and lifelong learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Alternative credentials, including microcredentials, digital badges, and microcertifications, are increasingly recognized in professional development.
- These credentials offer flexible, competency-based learning pathways.
- Traditional professional development models may not fully meet evolving workforce demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role and impact of alternative credentials in nursing professional development.
- To examine how these credentials align with American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation™ criteria.
- To identify and address challenges in the recognition, terminology, and implementation of alternative credentials.
Main Methods:
- This column reviews current literature and discusses practical applications of alternative credentials in nursing.
- It analyzes the integration of alternative credentials within existing accreditation frameworks.
- Case studies of American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accredited Providers™ are examined.
Main Results:
- Alternative credentials enhance workforce readiness, promote equity, and support lifelong learning in nursing.
- They address identified gaps in recognition and standardization.
- Scalability, stackability, and portability are key benefits for nurses and employers.
Conclusions:
- Alternative credentials represent a significant transformation in nursing professional development.
- Addressing challenges in terminology and consistent recognition is crucial for widespread adoption.
- These credentials offer valuable, flexible pathways for nurses to meet evolving workforce needs and career goals.
More Related Videos
05:04Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
Published on: August 9, 2024
1.1K
08:13Development and Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Technology Enhanced Care Pathway for Youth and Adults with Concussion
Published on: January 20, 2019
6.7K
Related Concept Videos
01:30National Nursing Organizations II
1.4K
Nursing organizations play a vital role in representing nurses working in specialized clinical settings, such as the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
The AACN emphasizes a healthy work environment through six standards to achieve an optimal patient outcome. The standards are appropriate staffing, meaningful recognition, collaboration, authentic leadership, effective communication, and decision-making. In addition, AACN provides certification programs, webinars, journals, and...
1.4K
01:26National Nursing Organizations I
2.6K
Nursing organizations assume a significant role in consistently developing the nursing profession through education, research studies, establishing practice standards, and reforming health policies. Typically, nursing organizations operate at the regional, national, and international levels. For example, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) represents more than 28 million nurses worldwide. In contrast, the American Nurses Association (ANA) is a membership organization representing nurses...
2.6K
01:18Types of Records II: Educational and Administrative Records
816
Maintaining nurses' educational and administrative records in healthcare settings, including hospitals and nursing schools, is paramount. Here's a breakdown of the types of academic records mentioned:
816
01:21Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I
1.8K
An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution...
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution...
1.8K
01:23International Nursing Organizations I
1.8K
International Nursing Organization (ICN) is a global union of national nurses' organizations. Individual nurses can be a part of ICN through member organizations. Each member organization strives to ensure quality nursing care, sound health policies, the advancement of nursing knowledge, respect for the profession, and a satisfied and competent nursing workforce.
ICN member organizations work to advance the field of nursing and healthcare via policies, partnerships, lobbying, professional...
ICN member organizations work to advance the field of nursing and healthcare via policies, partnerships, lobbying, professional...
1.8K
01:30Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I
2.3K
Accountability in nursing is a fundamental principle that underscores the obligation of nurses to take responsibility for their actions and answer for any errors or omissions in patient care. This principle is grounded in the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks that shape nursing practice. For instance, nurses must adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and practice standards, including guidelines set forth by nursing boards and professional bodies, to ensure their actions comply...
2.3K