The purpose of certification is to
1. Assure the public that nurses who claim to be competent at an advanced level have had their credentials verified through examination
2. Verify minimal competency levels of practice
3. Create a network for nurses to collaborate
4. Make it difficult to become a nurse
ANS: 1
The purpose of certification is to assure the public that nurses who claim to be competent at an advanced level have had their credentials verified through examination.
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