A nurse manager is working to foster a climate for encouraging certification. Which incentive would be most appropriate?
A) Privately recognize the individuals who earn certification
B) Encourage staff to purchase certification prep books on their own
C) Allow paid time off to take the certification examination
D) Limit the number of staff nurses becoming certified to two or three
After describing the results of research related to certification and its impact in an in-service, an instructor determines that the in-service was successful when the nurses state which point as an effect?
A) Lesser feelings of empowerment
B) Enhanced professional credibility
C) Diminished feelings of accomplishment
D) Decreased level of professional commitment
Which statement best describes certification for advanced practice nurses?
A) This group was the first to use certification to demonstrate advanced knowledge.
B) The individual must possess a doctoral degree to take the certification examination.
C) Certification for advanced practice is used in addition to a second licensure for practice.
D) Advanced practice certification is considered voluntary.
A nursing supervisor is describing the role of the American Board of Nursing Specialties to the staff nurses. What will the supervisor most likely include in the discussion?
A) Allows for variety in nursing certification
B) Increases nurses' awareness of the value of certification
C) Advocates for protection of the nurse being certified
D) Provides a peer-review process for accreditation of certification programs