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1American Nurses Credentialing Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|January 6, 1999
Summary
This article examines the evolution of nursing certification, analyzing its historical and current applications. It assesses regulatory shifts impacting nurse licensure and the future of advanced practice and scope of practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Regulation
- Professional Certification
Background:
- The certification process in nursing has undergone significant historical changes.
- Understanding these shifts is crucial for navigating current regulatory landscapes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the historical and contemporary uses of the nursing certification process.
- To explore the impact of regulatory changes on nurse licensure.
- To evaluate the past, present, and future roles of certification in advanced practice, credentialing, and nursing scope of practice.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of certification processes.
- Comparative analysis of past and present uses.
- Evaluation of regulatory changes and their impact.
Main Results:
- The certification process has evolved considerably, with distinct past and present applications.
- Regulatory changes have demonstrably impacted nurse licensure.
- Certification plays a dynamic role in advanced practice, credentialing, and defining the scope of nursing.
Conclusions:
- The nursing certification process is a critical, evolving element of professional practice.
- Adaptation to regulatory changes is essential for effective credentialing and licensure.
- Future trends indicate an expanding role for certification in advanced nursing practice and scope definition.
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