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Certification. Hospital versus national standards

K M Gracey, N L Haddad, M E Hagle

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |March 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Nursing certification and credentials are vital for practice. Hospitals should not grant these; nurses should support national certification programs for professional recognition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Administration

    Background:

    • The terms "certification" and "credential" are commonly used in nursing.
    • Understanding their precise meaning and application in nursing practice is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the definitions, history, and application of "certification" and "credential" in nursing.
    • To provide recommendations regarding the role of hospitals and nurses in these processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and conceptual analysis of nursing certification and credentialing.
    • Examination of historical context and current practices.

    Main Results:

    • Distinction between certification and credentialing in nursing is explored.

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  • Analysis of the implications for nursing practice and professional standards.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hospitals should not be responsible for granting nursing staff certification or credentials.
    • Nurses and nursing administrators are encouraged to support nationally recognized certification programs.